Balaenacea Caryophyllia [Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) balaenacea]
Description
This species often appears as a compact coral mass where polyps sit close together, creating a dense, living carpet on rock. Divers typically notice it by its neat, clustered look and the way the coral’s surface catches light, revealing tiny openings where polyps extend.
Where To See Balaenacea Caryophyllia
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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