Bubble Coral [Plerogyra sinuosa]
Description
Bubble Coral, or Plerogyra sinuosa, are large, round, and have a bubbly appearance. They are usually found in shaded areas like caves and overhangs, away from strong light and water movement. During the day, the bubbles are inflated to maximum size to aid in photosynthesis of their symbiotic algae. At night, they deflate and long, flowing tentacles emerge for feeding.
Where To See Bubble Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Plerogyra & Bubble Corals
Plerogyridae
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| Genus |
Bubble Coral
Plerogyra
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