Southern cup coral [Caryophyllia inornata]
Description
The Southern cup coral is a solitary coral species native to the Atlantic Ocean. It typically resides in subtidal and deep-sea environments, preferring rocky substrates. The species is characterized by a cup-shaped skeleton with a single polyp and a radial arrangement of septa.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Stony Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Caryophylliidae
Caryophylliidae
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| Genus |
Caryophyllia
Caryophyllia
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