Phyllangia americana is a reef coral species from the family Caryophylliidae. The scientific name of the species was first published in 1849 by Milne-Edwards & Haime.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Phyllangia americana being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Polycyathus muellerae
- Caryophyllia inornata
- Culicia rubeola
- Balanophyllia europaea
- Astrangia haimei
- Paracyathus stearnsii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Cnidaria
- Class
- Anthozoa
- Order
- Scleractinia
- Family
- Caryophylliidae
- Genus
- Phyllangia
- Species
- Phyllangia americana
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