How to Identify Caryophylliidae
Caryophylliidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Scleractinia, class Anthozoa. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Caryophylliidae Species
Polycyathus muellerae (Abel, 1959)
Polycyathus muellerae (Abel, 1959)
Polycyathus muellerae is a large-polyped non-zooxanthellate colonial coral nativ…
Phyllangia americana Milne Edwards & Haime, 1849
Phyllangia americana Milne Edwards & Haime, 1849
Phyllangia americana is a reef coral species in the family Caryophylliidae, firs…
Caryophyllia smithii Stokes & Broderip, 1828
Caryophyllia smithii Stokes & Broderip, 1828
Caryophyllia smithii is a solitary stony coral with two depth-related forms foun…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Caryophylliidae?
Caryophylliidae animals belong to the Scleractinia order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 6 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Caryophylliidae?
Caryophylliidae is classified in the order Scleractinia, class Anthozoa, phylum Cnidaria. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
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