Cauliflower Coral [Pocillopora inflata]
Description
This species can appear as rounded, inflated-looking growths that still carry the characteristic Pocillopora branchlets. Divers may see it swaying slightly with the current, while the complex surface offers cover for juvenile fish and small crustaceans.
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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