Pink Sun Coral [Tubastraea floreana]
Description
This species is non-photosynthetic and resides in deep waters, often in caves or under overhangs. It forms small colonies with tubular skeletal structures and is distinguished by its pink to red color.
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 |
Sun Corals
Tubastraea
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