Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) cornu [Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) cornu]
Description
Divers may encounter this coral as a small, hard-bodied colony that clings firmly to rock, often in crevices or on vertical surfaces. Its polyps are visible as tiny points on the colony’s surface, and they can extend to capture food carried by currents. Up close, it’s a subtle but fascinating reminder that reef life isn’t only about big, colorful corals.
Where To See Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) cornu
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Dendrophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Turret Coral
Balanophyllia
|
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