Leaf Coral [Pavona diffluens]
Description
This leaf coral often forms thin, plate-like growth that can look like overlapping pages or fans. Underwater, divers may see it catching light along its edges, creating a soft shimmer as currents gently move the surrounding water.
Where To See Leaf Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Lettuce & Lace Corals (Agariciidae)
Agariciidae
|
| Genus |
Cactus Coral
Pavona
|