Red Coral [Anthomastus grandiflorus]
Description
The Anthomastus grandiflorus, commonly known as Red Coral, is a species of soft coral that inhabits the deep sea. Its habitat ranges from the North Pacific to the North Atlantic. This species features a tree-like structure with a red or orange color and polyps that extend from the branches. The Red Coral is not a reef-building species but rather grows individually or in small colonies. It's a slow-growing species that feeds on plankton and organic matter suspended in the water.
Taxonomy
| 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 |
Alcyoniidae
Alcyoniidae
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| Genus |
Anthomastus
Anthomastus
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