Hyalascus Coral Fungus [Hyalascus corallicola]
Description
Hyalascus corallicola is a marine fungus that typically grows on dead coral. It is identifiable by its branched, coral-like structure. This species is commonly found in warm, tropical waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
|
| Order |
Hexactinosida
Hexactinosida
|
| Family |
Giant Glass Sponges
Euretidae
|
| Genus |
Hyalascus
Hyalascus
|