Dendrophyllia oldroydae [Dendrophyllia oldroydae]
Description
Dendrophyllia oldroydae can be found on rocky bottoms where it grows into modest, branching or clustered forms. When divers pass by, the colony’s polyps may become more noticeable, adding a gentle, speckled texture to the reef or seascape.
Where To See Dendrophyllia oldroydae
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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