Yellow Scroll Coral [Leptoseris gardineri]
Description
Leptoseris gardineri, or Yellow Scroll Coral, is native to the Indian and Pacific oceans. It is typically found in deeper reef environments and caves. It forms flat plates that can be circular or elongated. Its corallites are small and densely packed, and its coloration ranges from yellow to brown.
Where To See Yellow Scroll Coral
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Lettuce & Lace Corals (Agariciidae)
Agariciidae
|
| Genus |
Leaf Coral
Leptoseris
|
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