Cauliflower Coral [Pocillopora woodjonesi]
Description
This species grows into rounded, branching mounds that can resemble a dense bouquet of small twigs. Underwater, it’s a great place to look for micro-life—small crustaceans and juvenile fish may tuck into the branches while the coral’s surface catches the light.
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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