Orange Leptoseris [Leptoseris foliosa]
Description
Leptoseris foliosa, known as Orange Leptoseris, is a coral species found in the Western Pacific. It grows in deep waters with low light conditions. The colonies are thin and form flat, leaf-like plates. It is recognized by its orange color, which is unusual for corals of the genus Leptoseris.
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 |
Leptoseris
Leptoseris
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