Tongue Coral [Herpolitha limax]
Description
The Tongue Coral, also known as Slipper Coral, has an elongated, tongue-like shape with a wide, central groove. It can be found in various colors, including green, brown, and blue. It is a free-living coral found in the Indo-Pacific region. It is nocturnal and extends its tentacles at night to feed on zooplankton.
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 |
Fungiidae
Fungiidae
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| Genus |
Mushroom Coral
Cycloseris
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