Lobed Leather Coral [Sarcophyton lobatum]
Description
This species of soft coral is known for its lobed, toadstool-like shape. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region and can grow quite large, with some colonies measuring over a meter in diameter. Sarcophyton lobatum is often seen in reef aquariums due to its hardiness and attractive appearance.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Soft Corals
Alcyonacea
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| Family |
Alcyoniidae
Alcyoniidae
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| Genus |
Sarcophyton
Sarcophyton
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