Eight Ray Finger Coral [Madracis formosa]
Description
Divers often spot this coral as small, finger-like branches with a delicate, branching texture. In clear water, it can look especially crisp, with the polyps adding subtle contrast along the tips and sides of the “fingers.”
Where To See Eight Ray Finger Coral
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Pocillopora & Cauliflower Corals
Pocilloporidae
|
| Genus |
Finger Coral
Madracis
|
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