Echinophyllia hirsuta [Echinophyllia hirsuta]
Description
Hirsuta gets its name from the more “hairy” or bristly look of its surface features, which can make it stand out from smoother corals. Divers may notice a rougher texture and a lively, detailed pattern—especially when the coral’s surface catches light and reveals its fine projections.
Where To See Echinophyllia hirsuta
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Lobophyllid & Brain Corals
Lobophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Hedgehog Coral
Echinophyllia
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