Yellow Slipper Coral [Heteropsammia cochlea]
Description
This species is characterized by its bright yellow color and a unique shape that resembles a slipper. It is found in a variety of marine habitats, from shallow reefs to deeper waters. Yellow Slipper Coral is a solitary species but can also be found in small colonies. It has a large, single polyp and a coiled, spiral skeleton that is often covered in sediment.
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 |
Fungiidae
Fungiidae
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| Genus |
Slipper Coral
Halomitra
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