Hedgehog Coral [Echinopora gemmacea]
Description
Often seen as a compact, rounded colony, this coral stands out for its dense, pebbly surface. With careful viewing, divers can spot the small openings and polyp activity that give the colony a lively, “alive-on-the-rock” appearance.
Where To See Hedgehog Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
|
| Genus |
Hedgehog Coral
Echinopora
|
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