Lobophyllia vitiensis [Lobophyllia vitiensis]
Description
Divers may spot Lobophyllia vitiensis as a sturdy, bumpy coral with broad valleys and a thick, lobed surface. Its strong, sculpted shape makes it easy to recognize in reef habitats, and the colony can look especially striking when polyps are more visible.
Where To See Lobophyllia vitiensis
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Lobophyllid & Brain Corals
Lobophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Carpet Brain Coral
Lobophyllia
|
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