Twelve Tentacle Coral [Alveopora daedalea]
Description
Alveopora daedalea, also known as Twelve Tentacle Coral, is a species of marine invertebrate found in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in lagoons and turbid water environments. The species is colonial with small polyps and is distinguished by its 12 tentacle-like features on each polyp.
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 |
Poritidae
Poritidae
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| Genus |
Alveopora
Alveopora
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