Monticellina coral [Monticellina cyathiformis]
Description
Monticellina cyathiformis is a species of marine coral belonging to the family Monticellinidae. These corals are hermatypic, meaning they engage in symbiosis with photosynthetic algae and thus contribute to reef-building. They are typically found in the deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean. As a distinguishing feature, Monticellina cyathiformis has a cyathiform (cup-shaped) structure.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Cirratulids
Cirratulidae
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| Genus |
Monticellina
Monticellina
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