Red Organ Pipe Coral [Tubipora musica var. rubra]
Description
A variety of the White Organ Pipe Coral, this species is distinguishable by its deep red color. Similar to its white counterpart, it is found in shallow water environments and thrives in well-lit areas. Its tubes are also calcareous and are organized in a parallel fashion.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
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| Order |
Leptothecata
Leptothecata
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| Family |
Sertulariid hydroids
Sertulariidae
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| Genus |
Silk Corals
Halecium
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