Cladocora caespitosa, commonly known as mediterranean pillow coral or cushion coral, is a stony coral of the subclass Hexacorallia. This species forms the only true coral reef in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Cushion Coral 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Cnidaria
- Class
- Anthozoa
- Order
- Scleractinia
- Genus
- Cladocora
- Species
- Cladocora caespitosa
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