Tree Soft Coral [Lithonephthya]

Tree Soft Coral
Description

Lithonephthya is a genus of soft corals that resemble small trees or shrubs. These corals are characterized by their rigid, calcium carbonate skeletons covered in soft tissue. They are found in a variety of marine environments, including shallow reefs and deeper waters, where they contribute to the biodiversity and structural complexity of the ecosystems.

Species
Red Tree Coral
Red Tree Coral [Dendronephthya spp]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
Order Soft Corals
Alcyonacea
Family Nephtheidae
Nephtheidae
Statistics
  • Species 1