Cauliflower Coral [Pocillopora fungiformis]
Description
Divers often spot this coral as knobby, cauliflower-like clumps with small, rounded branches. In clear water, its texture and tight growth form a miniature habitat where tiny fish and invertebrates can shelter among the branches.
Where To See Cauliflower Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Pocillopora & Cauliflower Corals
Pocilloporidae
|
| Genus |
Birdsnest Coral
Pocillopora
|
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