Tubastraea chloromura [Tubastraea chloromura]
Description
This coral is known for its vivid, often greenish to yellow-green tones, with cup-like polyps that stand out on rocky walls and ledges. Divers may notice the cups arranged in clusters, creating a patterned look as they open and close with the water flow. It’s a colorful highlight in areas where hard substrate is available.
Where To See Tubastraea chloromura
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Dendrophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Branching Octopus Coral
Tubastraea
|
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