Palythoa eremita [Palythoa eremita]
Description
Palythoa eremita is a colonial soft coral that grows in dense, encrusting patches. Divers will recognize it by its compact, bumpy surface and the many tiny openings that can look like a field of miniature dots. With a bit of patience, you may catch the polyps slightly opening when currents increase.
Where To See Palythoa eremita
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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