Mycedium mancaoi [Mycedium mancaoi]
Description
Mycedium mancaoi is a reef-building coral that divers may encounter as a thick, encrusting or lobe-forming growth with a distinctive, fleshy-looking texture. Its surface can appear finely sculpted, and it often stands out against surrounding rock or sand due to its shape and contrast.
Where To See Mycedium mancaoi
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
|
| Genus |
Green-eyed Cup Coral
Mycedium
|
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