Branching Phyllodesmium [Leptoria phrygia]
Description
Leptoria phrygia, commonly known as the Branching Phyllodesmium, is a species of hard coral found in the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, the central Indo-Pacific, Australia, Southeast Asia, Japan, and the East China Sea. It typically grows in shallow reef environments. This species is known for its branching formation, characterized by a creamy-white color with small polyps.
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 |
Merulinidae
Merulinidae
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| Genus |
Leptoria
Leptoria
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