Sunray Lettuce Coral [Helioseris cucullata]
Description
Also known as the 'Curled Lettuce Coral', this species is an irregularly shaped, foliaceous coral that tends to form broad, flat, upright plates. The colonies often have a curled or wavy appearance. It is typically found in lagoons and on reef slopes, from depths of 1 to 25 meters. The color varies from brown to green, often with lighter margins.
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 |
Helioseris
Helioseris
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