Bayer’s cup coral [Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) bayeri]
Description
This species typically grows as compact, encrusting cups that cling to crevices and ledges. Underwater, divers may notice the coral’s distinct cup openings and a delicate, textured look that stands out against darker rock.
Where To See Bayer’s cup coral
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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