Palythoa complanata [Palythoa complanata]
Description
Palythoa complanata commonly forms broad, flattened encrusting patches that can spread over reef surfaces. Divers frequently see it as a dense, stippled texture with many polyp mouths, and it can look especially striking in current or bright conditions when feeding activity increases.
Where To See Palythoa complanata
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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