Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) cintinculata [Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) cintinculata]
Description
Divers may spot this stony coral as a small, branching or clustered growth that forms textured patches on rocky bottoms. Its tight arrangement of calcareous structures can look like miniature architecture, often blending into crevices and ledges where currents bring food. With patience, you’ll notice the subtle contrast between the coral’s hard skeleton and the living tissue.
Where To See Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) cintinculata
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Caryophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Cupcorals
Caryophyllia
|
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