Fire Coral (Millepora foveolata) [Millepora foveolata]
Description
This fire coral often appears as a compact, lumpy colony with a distinctive pitted or “foveolated” texture. Divers may see it as a patchwork of small depressions and raised areas, usually on hard substrates where currents bring food. It’s a great example of how reef-building animals can look like rock or sponge at first glance—until you notice the coral-like structure.
Where To See Fire Coral (Millepora foveolata)
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids
Hydrozoa
|
| Order |
Anthoathecate sea anemones & relatives
Anthoathecata
|
| Family |
Milleporidae
Milleporidae
|
| Genus |
Fire Corals
Millepora
|
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