Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) gravieri [Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) gravieri]
Description
This species typically appears as a low, rounded coral with a distinctive, pitted or ridged surface where polyps protrude. Under good lighting, divers can notice the contrast between the coral’s skeleton and the living tissue around the polyp openings.
Where To See Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) gravieri
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Caryophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Cupcorals
Caryophyllia
|
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