Scroll Corals [Enallopsammia]

Description

Enallopsammia is a genus of deep-sea, azooxanthellate stony corals. They are known for their large, intricate skeletal structures that often resemble scrolls or spirals. These corals are typically found on steep slopes or in canyons in the deep ocean, where they form habitats for a variety of marine life. Enallopsammia species play a crucial role in the ecology of deep-sea environments by providing structure and habitat.

Species
Turban Scroll Coral
Turban Scroll Coral [Turbinaria reniformis]
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Vase Coral
Vase Coral [Turbinaria mesenterina]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
Order Stony Corals
Scleractinia
Family Dendrophylliidae
Dendrophylliidae
Statistics
  • Species 2