Elephant Ear Coral [Sarcophyton crassocaule]
Description
Also known as the Elephant Ear Coral, this species forms large, ear-shaped colonies. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region and is popular in the aquarium trade. The polyps of Sarcophyton crassocaule are typically extended during the day, giving the colony a fuzzy appearance.
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 |
Sarcophyton
Sarcophyton
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