Porcelain Coral [Leptoseris tubulifera]
Description
Leptoseris tubulifera typically appears as a compact, encrusting coral with a distinctive tubular or channel-like surface pattern. Underwater, divers may notice how the coral’s intricate structure creates micro-habitats for small crustaceans and fish, especially in shaded crevices.
Where To See Porcelain Coral
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Lettuce & Lace Corals (Agariciidae)
Agariciidae
|
| Genus |
Leaf Coral
Leptoseris
|
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