Desmophyllum [Desmophyllum]

Description

Desmophyllum is a genus that includes both solitary and colonial deep-sea corals. These corals are particularly noteworthy for their role in deep-sea ecosystems, often forming habitats for a variety of marine species. They have a robust, skeletal structure and can be found in deep oceanic waters around the globe.

Species

Deepwater Coral [Desmophyllum dianthus]

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New Zealand Stony Coral [Desmophyllum striatum]