Long Tentacle Plate Coral [Heliofungia actiniformis]
Description
The Long Tentacle Plate Coral is a solitary, free-living species. It is characterized by long, slender tentacles that can extend up to 20 cm. The color is usually brown with green tentacles, but there can be variations. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region and feeds on zooplankton and small fishes.
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 |
Fungiidae
Fungiidae
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| Genus |
Mushroom Coral
Cycloseris
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