Dendrophyllia alternata [Dendrophyllia alternata]
Description
Dendrophyllia alternata often forms branching growth with a distinctive, somewhat alternating pattern to its branchlets. Divers can encounter it as a compact reef feature that adds vertical structure to otherwise flat areas. Its textured branches are great for spotting small hitchhikers—look closely for tiny crustaceans and other microhabitat users.
Where To See Dendrophyllia alternata
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Dendrophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Turret Coral
Dendrophyllia
|
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