Solitary Cup Coral [Cynarina lacrymalis]
Description
As the name suggests, divers typically find it as a single, larger cup rather than a dense colony. When polyps extend, the rim can look fringed, and the coral’s smooth, dramatic shape makes it a standout photo subject on sandy-to-rocky transitions.
Where To See Solitary Cup Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Lobophyllid & Brain Corals
Lobophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Button Coral
Cynarina
|
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