Palythoa dysancrita [Palythoa dysancrita]
Description
This Palythoa forms spreading colonies that cling tightly to hard substrates. Underwater, it typically appears as a textured mat with many small mouths, giving the surface a speckled, “peppered” look. Divers may see the polyps gently extend and retract as water flow brings food particles.
Where To See Palythoa dysancrita
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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