Dendrophyllia minuscula [Dendrophyllia minuscula]
Description
This coral is usually seen as a small, delicate-looking colony attached to rock, often in areas with steady current. Divers may notice its fine, clustered structure and the subtle contrast between the coral skeleton and the living tissue as it extends polyps.
Where To See Dendrophyllia minuscula
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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