species: Polyphyllia novaehiberniae in Lizard Island Field Guide (Lizard Island Field Guide)
Lizard Island Field Guide does not include Polyphyllia novaehiberniae.
Polyphyllia novaehiberniae

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Cnidaria
Class Hexacorallia
Order Scleractinia
Family Fungiidae
Genus Polyphyllia
Species Polyphyllia novaehiberniae

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Distinguishing features

Free-living colonies, irregularly shaped, with a high arch, hollow underneath. Tentacles are extended during the day giving a distinctive hairy appearance. Brown in colour.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

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References

References that assist with identification

  • Veron, J.E.N. (2000). Corals of the World Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville.