Millepora tenera [Millepora tenera]
Description
Millepora tenera is a hydrocoral that can resemble a branching coral, with a tough, reef-like structure and a living surface. Divers may notice it in shallow, current-swept areas where it forms small colonies—just remember it can be stinging, so avoid touching it.
Where To See Millepora tenera
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids
Hydrozoa
|
| Order |
Anthoathecate sea anemones & relatives
Anthoathecata
|
| Family |
Milleporidae
Milleporidae
|
| Genus |
Fire Corals
Millepora
|
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