Arnold's Stony Coral [Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) arnoldi]
Description
Arnold's Stony Coral is a compact, hard coral that can look like a series of small, rounded bumps or cups pressed against rock. Underwater, divers may spot it in sheltered areas where it blends with the surrounding reef structure, revealing its subtle texture as you move closer.
Where To See Arnold's Stony Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Caryophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Cupcorals
Caryophyllia
|
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