Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) coronula [Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) coronula]
Description
Divers may spot this small stony coral as a compact, textured mound or patch on rocky or hard substrates. Its surface can look like a mosaic of tiny cup-like corallites, giving it a subtle, “granular” sparkle in the light. In calmer currents, it often appears quietly anchored, blending into the reef’s architecture.
Where To See Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) coronula
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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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