Scapophyllia [Scapophyllia]

Description

Scapophyllia is known for its large, solitary corals that resemble mushrooms or fans. These unique corals are characterized by their deeply folded structures, which increase their surface area for photosynthetic symbionts. Scapophyllia species are found in the Indo-Pacific, where they add to the architectural and biological diversity of coral reefs.

Species
Scapophyllia cylindrica
Scapophyllia cylindrica [Scapophyllia cylindrica]
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Scapophyllia rugosa
Scapophyllia rugosa [Scapophyllia rugosa]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
Order Stony Corals
Scleractinia
Family Merulinidae
Merulinidae
Statistics
  • Species 2