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Calyptrophora clarki was first discovered south of Kauai, Hawaiii, at a depth range of 929 -1018 meters, followed later by discovery reports from the Northern Mariana Islands at 562 meters and Orona Atoll, Phoenix Islands from a depth of 928 meters, representing a significant southward expansion of its range.
Calyptrophora clarki is a solitary stony coral that, due to its deep distribution, relies on the capture of zooplankton and marine snow to provide energy for its growth.
Colonies of Calyptrophora clarki often harbor several small specimens of the white brittle star Ophiomoeris obstricta (Lyman, 1878).
Similar species: Calyptrophora antilla Bayer, 2001
Synonyms:
Calyptrophora japonica Nutting, 1908
Calyptrophora japonica f. B Versluys, 1906
Calyptrophora clarki is a solitary stony coral that, due to its deep distribution, relies on the capture of zooplankton and marine snow to provide energy for its growth.
Colonies of Calyptrophora clarki often harbor several small specimens of the white brittle star Ophiomoeris obstricta (Lyman, 1878).
Similar species: Calyptrophora antilla Bayer, 2001
Synonyms:
Calyptrophora japonica Nutting, 1908
Calyptrophora japonica f. B Versluys, 1906
