Bow Tie Coral [Coenocyathus bowersi]
Description
Coenocyathus bowersi, commonly known as the Bow Tie Coral, is a species of solitary coral. It is found in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean, often at depths of 200-400 meters. The polyps of this species are white or pale pink and extend from a hard, tubular, chalice-like skeleton. This species is nocturnal, with the polyps emerging to feed at night.
Taxonomy
| 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 |
Caryophylliidae
Caryophylliidae
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| Genus |
Coenocyathus
Coenocyathus
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