Polycyathus muellerae is a small species of coral in the family Caryophylliidae in the order Scleractinia, the stony corals. It is native to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It is a large polyp, colonial coral and grows under overhangs and in caves as part of an assemblage of organisms suited to these poorly-lit sites.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Polycyathus muellerae 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
- Culicia rubeola
- Phyllangia americana
- Cladopsammia eguchii
- Caryophyllia inornata
- Astrangia haimei
- Cladocora caespitosa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Cnidaria
- Class
- Anthozoa
- Order
- Scleractinia
- Family
- Caryophylliidae
- Genus
- Polycyathus
- Species
- Polycyathus muellerae
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