Flabellum (Flabellum) atlanticum [Flabellum (Flabellum) atlanticum]
Description
In Atlantic waters, divers may encounter this flabellum as a low, plate-like fan coral with clear, comb-like ridges. When the light hits just right, the surface texture stands out, and the coral’s gentle posture helps it capture passing plankton.
Where To See Flabellum (Flabellum) atlanticum
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Fan & Scallop Corals (Flabellidae)
Flabellidae
|
| Genus |
Fan Corals
Flabellum
|
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