Branching Phyllodesmium [Leptoria phrygia]
Description
Leptoria phrygia, commonly known as the Branching Phyllodesmium, is a species of hard coral found in the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, the central Indo-Pacific, Australia, Southeast Asia, Japan, and the East China Sea. It typically grows in shallow reef environments. This species is known for its branching formation, characterized by a creamy-white color with small polyps.
Where To See Branching Phyllodesmium
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
|
| Genus |
Brain Coral
Leptoria
|
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