Balanophyllia generatrix [Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) generatrix]
Description
This species is usually seen as a robust, attached colony that forms a distinct shape against rock. Divers may find it in sheltered areas where the water flow helps deliver food, and you can sometimes observe polyps peeking out from the top surface.
Where To See Balanophyllia generatrix
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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