The blastomussa is a hard coral species of the Blastomussa and
Micromussa genus that populates the waters of the Indo-Pacific
region, and is also known as a Blasto Coral, Pineapple Coral or
Branched Cup Coral. Most can be found on deeper reef slopes
where the position provides an excellent shield from rough wave
conditions and other environmental disturbances. Sometimes
confused with the Candy Cane coral, it can be distinguished by a
more compact and rounded appearance. It can also be mistaken for
Mushroom Anemones because the fleshy polyps will usually cover
the entire skeleton when they are wide open. Blastomussa is a
rare coral, and only contains two distinct species- the
Blastomussa Merleti and Blastomussa Wellsi. Blastomussa are
colonial creatures and when fully formed, resemble brain corals
when polyps are completely open. The centers of blastomussa are
vivid neon green which seems to radiate and glow when exposed to
light. Species ofblastomussa are usually dark red with shades of
brown and green colors