Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) desmophyllioides [Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) desmophyllioides]
Description
Divers may encounter this coral as a small, hard, attached colony that blends into rocky reef structure. When polyps are active, the colony can look subtly alive—showing fine details at the surface that reward close inspection with a hand lens or macro camera.
Where To See Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) desmophyllioides
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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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