Arctic cup coral [Caryophyllia arnoldi]
Description
The Arctic cup coral is a species found in the cold waters of the Arctic Ocean. It prefers deep-sea environments and rocky substrates. The species is characterized by a solitary, stemless polyp with a calcareous skeleton, and it is recognized by its pale white color.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
|
| Order |
Stony Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Caryophylliidae
Caryophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Caryophyllia
Caryophyllia
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