Turban Scroll Coral [Turbinaria reniformis]
Description
Turbinaria reniformis is a species of colonial stony coral in the family Dendrophylliidae. It is usually a free-living, solitary coral, but sometimes forms small colonies. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region. This species is commonly called Turban Scroll Coral because of its unique shape. It is a non-reef building coral that lives in turbid water rich in nutrients. It is a photosynthetic coral species and often occurs in areas of high sedimentation.
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 |
Dendrophylliidae
Dendrophylliidae
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| Genus |
Scroll Corals
Enallopsammia
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