Mushroom Coral [Fungia puishani]
Description
Divers often spot this solitary coral as a fleshy, mushroom-like disc resting on the seafloor. At the right moment, its surface can look subtly textured and alive, with tentacle-like polyps that may extend when conditions are calm. It’s a great example of how “coral” can look more like a soft, living plate than a branching reef builder.
Where To See Mushroom Coral
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Mushroom Corals
Fungiidae
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| Genus |
Mushroom Coral
Fungia
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