White Organ Pipe Coral [Tubipora musica]
Description
This species is characterized by its calcareous tubes, which are organized in a parallel fashion, resembling organ pipes. The colony is usually red in color with polyps that are white. Commonly found in shallow water reefs, it thrives in well-lit environments. This species is also known to be quite hardy and can withstand a range of water conditions.
Where To See White Organ Pipe Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Octocorallians
Octocorallia
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| Order |
Soft Corals (Malacalcyonacea)
Malacalcyonacea
|
| Family |
Organ Pipe Corals
Tubiporidae
|
| Genus |
Organ-pipe Corals
Tubipora
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