Serpent Coral [Pachyseris inattesa]
Description
Pachyseris inattesa typically grows in compact, winding patterns that resemble a coiled or braided structure. Divers may find it especially interesting for its textured surface and the way its shape breaks up the light, making it look more dimensional than many flatter corals.
Where To See Serpent Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Pachyseris & Similar Plate Corals
Pachyseridae
|
| Genus |
Leaf Coral
Pachyseris
|