Branching Madrepore [Madrepora porcellana]
Description
The Branching Madrepore, or Madrepora porcellana, is a deep-sea coral species found in the Atlantic Ocean. It typically inhabits waters at depths of 200 to 800 meters. The coral forms branching colonies with a skeleton made of calcite. The Branching Madrepore is notable for its delicate branches and small, white polyps that capture small plankton from the water.
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 |
Oculinidae
Oculinidae
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| Genus |
Madrepora
Madrepora
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