Balanophyllia dubia [Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) dubia]
Description
Balanophyllia dubia is usually encountered as small, encrusting or cup-forming stony coral on rocks and other hard substrates. Underwater, it can be easy to miss at first glance, but divers who slow down often spot its distinct texture and occasional polyp activity.
Where To See Balanophyllia dubia
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Dendrophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Turret Coral
Balanophyllia
|
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