Balanophyllia: Brief Summary
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Balanophyllia is a genus of solitary corals in the order of stony corals.
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Biology
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azooxanthellate and zooxanthellate
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Depth range
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0-1150 m
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Diagnosis
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Corallum solitary and attached, having a polycyclic base; theca costate, epitheca absent or present; Pourtales Plan present; columella spongy and elongate. Azooxanthellate.
Habitat
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Known from seamounts and knolls
Stocks, K. 2009. Seamounts Online: an online information system for seamount biology. Version 2009-1. World Wide Web electronic publication.
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