Caryophyllia laevigata [Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) laevigata]
Description
This cup coral is commonly encountered as smooth, rounded cups that blend into the surrounding rocky habitat. Divers may notice how the colony’s structure creates tiny microhabitats, while the coral’s feeding behavior and subtle color tones add character to otherwise bare-looking areas.
Where To See Caryophyllia laevigata
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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