Cup Corals [Turbinaria]
Description
Turbinaria is a genus of colonial stony corals found in the Indo-Pacific region. They are known for their distinctive cup, scroll, or plate-like shapes. These corals prefer reef slopes and are often found in a range of depths where light is available. Turbinaria species are important reef builders and contribute to the biodiversity and structural complexity of coral reefs.
Species

Orange Cup Coral [Balanophyllia elegans]
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Flame Cup Coral [Balanophyllia bonaespei]
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Northern Cup Coral [Astrangia poculata]
View DetailsTaxonomy
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 |
Dendrophylliidae
Dendrophylliidae
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Statistics
- Species 3