Caryophyllia [Caryophyllia]

Description

Caryophyllia is a diverse genus of stony corals that inhabit both shallow and deep marine environments. These corals can be solitary or colonial and are recognized by their cup-shaped skeletal structures. They are widely distributed across the oceans and play a role in reef building and marine biodiversity.

Species

Southern cup coral [Caryophyllia inornata]

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Arctic cup coral [Caryophyllia arnoldi]