Tropical Cup Coral [Tropidocyathus australensis]
Description
Tropidocyathus australensis, or the Tropical Cup Coral, is a species of solitary cup coral that resides in shallow waters. It has a calcareous skeleton that is characterized by its round shape and numerous septa. The coral displays a variety of colors, including pink, yellow, and brown. It is usually found attached to hard substrates in marine environments, especially reef habitats.
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 |
Caryophylliidae
Caryophylliidae
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| Genus |
Tropidocyathus
Tropidocyathus
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