Anemone Coral [Goniopora polyformis]
Description
Goniopora polyformis can stand out as a colony with numerous polyps that give the reef a “blooming” texture. Divers may observe the tentacles reaching outward, especially when water flow brings food and oxygen to the coral. With careful viewing, the colony’s fine, feathery detail is surprisingly intricate.
Where To See Anemone Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Porous & Boulder Corals (Stony Corals)
Poritidae
|
| Genus |
Daisy Coral
Goniopora
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