Humilis Lettuce Coral [Agaricia humilis]
Description
This species is also known as the 'flat lettuce coral' due to its flattened, leaf-like structures. Found predominantly in the Caribbean Sea, it thrives in a variety of habitats, from shallow to deeper waters. It is generally brown or green, and it tends to form large colonies that provide important habitats for many other marine species.
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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