Black Sun Coral [Tubastraea micranthus]
Description
Tubastraea micranthus, also known as the Black Sun Coral, is a unique species that forms into branched colonies with a dark, almost black coloration. This species is non-photosynthetic and captures its food from the water column. It is often found in deeper waters or caves and overhangs, where light is limited.
Where To See Black Sun Coral
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Dendrophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Branching Octopus Coral
Tubastraea
|
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