Malouin cup coral [Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) malouinensis]
Description
This coral typically forms compact, cup-like colonies that cling to hard surfaces, making it a great find for slow, careful reef-watching. Divers often notice it as a series of small openings or shallow bowls against the rock. Its understated look rewards close inspection, especially in calmer, well-lit areas.
Where To See Malouin cup coral
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Dendrophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Turret Coral
Balanophyllia
|
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