White Organ Pipe Coral [Tubipora musica]
Description
This species is characterized by its calcareous tubes, which are organized in a parallel fashion, resembling organ pipes. The colony is usually red in color with polyps that are white. Commonly found in shallow water reefs, it thrives in well-lit environments. This species is also known to be quite hardy and can withstand a range of water conditions.
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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