Hexacoral [Solenosmilia lichen]
Description
The Solenosmilia lichen is a species of deep-sea hexacorals in the family Caryophylliidae. The species has a globular shape and is usually found in deep-sea habitats. It is characterized by its branched colonies and the large size of the corallites. It is found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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 |
Caryophylliidae
Caryophylliidae
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| Genus |
Solenosmilia
Solenosmilia
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