Red Cup Coral [Ceratotrochus rubrum]
Description
This species is also known as the scarlet coral, due to its vivid red color. It is a solitary species that resides in deep waters. It is most commonly found in the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific Ocean.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Stony Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Caryophylliidae
Caryophylliidae
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| Genus |
Ceratotrochus
Ceratotrochus
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