Contorted Stony Coral [Flabellum (Ulocyathus) angulare]
Description
Divers often notice this coral as a small, branching or plate-like stony form that looks subtly twisted or contorted. Its tight structure and textured surface can host tiny reef dwellers, while its pale to light tones blend beautifully with surrounding sand and rock.
Where To See Contorted Stony Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Fan & Scallop Corals (Flabellidae)
Flabellidae
|
| Genus |
Fan Corals
Flabellum
|
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