Palythoa atogrisea [Palythoa atogrisea]
Description
Palythoa atogrisea typically shows up as a grayish to dark encrusting patch, sometimes covering parts of rocks or reef structures. Divers may notice it as a compact, textured mat with small openings that dot the surface. It’s a great species to look for when you want to spot how reef organisms can dominate space without building big, towering structures.
Where To See Palythoa atogrisea
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Colonial Anemones
Zoantharia
|
| Family |
Sphenopidae & Sunburst Corals
Sphenopidae
|
| Genus |
Pavement Coral
Palythoa
|
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