Toadstool Coral [Lobophytum chevalieri]
Description
This species is characterized by its cap-like appearance, resembling a toadstool mushroom. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region and prefers sunlit, shallow waters. The coral is often green or brown in color, with a leathery texture.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Soft Corals
Alcyonacea
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| Family |
Alcyoniidae
Alcyoniidae
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| Genus |
Lobophytum
Lobophytum
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