Efflatounaria [Efflatounaria]

Description

Efflatounaria is a genus of soft corals belonging to the family Xeniidae, distinguished by their flat, leaf-like colonies that can cover large areas of the substrate. These corals exhibit a range of colors, often with a velvety texture, and are found in tropical and subtropical oceans. Efflatounaria species are filter feeders but also rely on symbiotic algae for nutrition, playing an essential role in the reef ecosystem by providing habitat and contributing to the biodiversity.

Species

Efflatounaria [Efflatounaria sp. 1]

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