Capnella [Capnella]

Description

Capnella is a genus of soft corals in the family Nephtheidae, commonly found in reef settings. These corals are known for their branching, tree-like structure and flexible stems. They are non-photosynthetic and feed on plankton and dissolved organic material. Capnella species play a role in the reef ecosystem as habitat for small marine organisms.

Species
Kenyan Tree Coral
Kenyan Tree Coral [Capnella gaboensis]
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Brown Tree Coral
Brown Tree Coral [Capnella imbricata]
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Bushy Soft Coral
Bushy Soft Coral [Capnella spicata]
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Knobby Soft Coral
Knobby Soft Coral [Capnella moluccensis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
Order Soft Corals
Alcyonacea
Family Nephtheidae
Nephtheidae
Statistics
  • Species 4