Skeleton Cup Coral [Solenosmilia]

Description

Solenosmilia is a genus of colonial, deep-sea corals that form complex, skeletal matrices resembling honeycombs. These corals are found in cold-water regions throughout the world's oceans, often at great depths. They provide critical habitat for deep-sea fauna, including a variety of fish and invertebrates. Solenosmilia's intricate skeletal structures contribute significantly to the biodiversity and structural complexity of deep-sea ecosystems.

Species
Skeleton Cup Coral
Skeleton Cup Coral [Phyllangia americana mouchezii]
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Mediterranean Cup Coral
Mediterranean Cup Coral [Phyllangia americana americana]
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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