Lemnalia [Lemnalia]
Description
Lemnalia is a genus of soft corals characterized by their leafy appearance, resembling underwater foliage or feathers. These corals are found in a variety of marine habitats, from shallow reefs to deeper waters. They are non-photosynthetic and capture food particles from the water. Lemnalia provides important microhabitats for small invertebrates and fish within reef ecosystems.
Species

White Soft Coral [Lemnalia philippinensis]
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Slender Soft Coral [Lemnalia tenuis]
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Great Barrier Reef Lemnalia [Lemnalia flava]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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Order |
Soft Corals
Alcyonacea
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Family |
Nephtheidae
Nephtheidae
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Statistics
- Species 3