Palythoa guangdongensis [Palythoa guangdongensis]
Description
This palythoa typically grows as an encrusting colony, creating a rough, patchy look on reef walls and sheltered rock. When conditions are right, the polyps can be more noticeable, giving divers a subtle, living texture that contrasts with smoother surrounding surfaces.
Where To See Palythoa guangdongensis
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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