Black Sun Coral [Tubastraea micranthus]
Description
Tubastraea micranthus, also known as the Black Sun Coral, is a unique species that forms into branched colonies with a dark, almost black coloration. This species is non-photosynthetic and captures its food from the water column. It is often found in deeper waters or caves and overhangs, where light is limited.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Axinellida
Axinellida
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| Family |
Stelligeridae
Stelligeridae
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| Genus |
Star Sun Coral
Stelligera
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