Fragile Saucer Coral [Agaricia fragilis]
Description
A unique species of coral that is delicate and fragile. It is predominantly found in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. The colonies of this species are usually flat, with small, round corallites. Its color varies from light brown to green. This species is often found in deep waters where it forms large, dense colonies.
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 |
Agariciidae
Agariciidae
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| Genus |
Agaricia
Agaricia
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