Yellow Cup Coral [Tubastraea aurea]
Description
A species of large polyp stony corals that is yellow in color. It is a non-photosynthetic coral that can be found in the Pacific Ocean, particularly in the waters around Indonesia and the Philippines. It is often found in caves, under overhangs, and other shaded areas.
Where To See Yellow Cup Coral
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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