Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) grandis [Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) grandis]
Description
Divers may spot this stony coral as a robust, textured coral mound with a “meaty” look to its surface. In clear water, its individual polyps can be seen as small openings on the coral’s top, often surrounded by subtle ridges or valleys.
Where To See Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) grandis
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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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