Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) mabahithi [Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) mabahithi]
Description
This solitary coral typically shows a compact, dome-like form with a patterned skeleton that can look like fine grooves or plates. When polyps are extended, divers may see small, delicate feeding structures giving the coral a living, “breathing” look.
Where To See Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) mabahithi
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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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