Palythoa caracasiana [Palythoa caracasiana]
Description
Divers may encounter Palythoa caracasiana as an encrusting colony that covers portions of reef rock or hard bottoms. The colony’s surface often appears densely packed and textured, with tiny openings that can reveal the polyps when they’re active. It’s a reminder that reefs are built not only by big corals, but also by smaller, carpet-like organisms.
Where To See Palythoa caracasiana
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Colonial Anemones
Zoantharia
|
| Family |
Sphenopidae & Sunburst Corals
Sphenopidae
|
| Genus |
Pavement Coral
Palythoa
|
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