Northern Cup Coral [Astrangia poculata]
Description
The Northern Cup Coral is a cold-water species found in the Atlantic Ocean. Unlike many corals, it can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and is often found in shallow waters, attached to rocks, shells, or other hard substrates. It is a small, solitary coral that is usually brown or tan in color. It feeds on small organisms, capturing them with its tentacles.
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 |
Dendrophylliidae
Dendrophylliidae
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| Genus |
Cup Corals
Turbinaria
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