Yellow Cup Coral [Tubastraea aurea]
Description
A species of large polyp stony corals that is yellow in color. It is a non-photosynthetic coral that can be found in the Pacific Ocean, particularly in the waters around Indonesia and the Philippines. It is often found in caves, under overhangs, and other shaded areas.
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 |
Mussidae
Mussidae
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| Genus |
Cup Corals
Scolymia
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