Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) corona [Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) corona]
Description
C. corona often forms colonies with a distinctive, crown-like or radiating look, giving it a sculptural presence on the seabed. Divers may notice how the living tissue sits atop a hard, patterned skeleton, creating a striking contrast in low-to-moderate light. It’s a great example of how even small corals can add complexity and habitat structure to rocky dive sites.
Where To See Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) corona
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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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