Devil's Hand Coral [Lobophytum pauciflorum]
Description
Also known as Dead Men's Fingers, this species is commonly found in the Red Sea and the Indo-Pacific region. The coral forms colonies that look like a hand with fingers. It is known for its ability to change its color depending on its environment.
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 |
Lobophytum
Lobophytum
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