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
White Soft Coral [Lemnalia philippinensis]
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Slender Soft Coral
Slender Soft Coral [Lemnalia tenuis]
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Great Barrier Reef Lemnalia
Great Barrier Reef Lemnalia [Lemnalia flava]
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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 3