Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) hawaiiensis [Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) hawaiiensis]
Description
On suitable rocky or reef slopes, divers may find this coral forming compact patches or small colonies. Its surface is marked by regularly spaced polyp openings, giving it a “button-like” pattern that becomes especially noticeable when the polyps are extended.
Where To See Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) hawaiiensis
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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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