Vase Coral [Turbinaria mesenterina]
Description
Turbinaria mesenterina, commonly known as Vase Coral, is a species of colonial stony coral in the family Dendrophylliidae. It is found in shallow waters in the Indo-Pacific region. It has a distinctive vase or bowl shape, often with a central column. The colonies are usually solitary and the polyps are often extended during the day. It can tolerate a wide range of water conditions and is found in both clear and turbid water.
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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