Disc Coral [Turbinaria irregularis]
Description
This species forms irregular, disc-shaped plates that can look subtly different from colony to colony. Divers may notice the uneven edges and textured ridges that give it a rugged, “layered” appearance. It’s a great example of how reef-building corals can create complex microhabitats for small reef life.
Where To See Disc Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Dendrophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Cup Coral
Turbinaria
|