Broad Polyp Xenia [Xenia puertogalerae]
Description
Native to the Philippines, this species is characterized by its broad, feathery polyps. It is typically found in reef flats and the upper parts of slopes in relatively shallow water. The polyps are usually white or light brown and pulse slowly. They are often found growing in large clusters.
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 |
Xenia
Xenia
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