Flabellum (Flabellum) patens [Flabellum (Flabellum) patens]
Description
Flabellum patens is a fan coral that divers may spot on reef slopes or sandy patches where it can access steady currents. Its open, spreading form gives it a distinctive look, especially when light filters through the water and highlights the coral’s surface. During feeding, the polyps can become more apparent, creating a subtle shimmer of life across the fan.
Where To See Flabellum (Flabellum) patens
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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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