Subergorgia Cespitularia [Cespitularia subviridis]
Description
This species is a type of octocoral known for its pale green coloration. It has a tree-like structure, with branches spreading out from a single base. Each branch is covered in small polyps that extend out when feeding. The Subergorgia Cespitularia is found in the Western Pacific and Eastern Indian Ocean, particularly in shallow reef environments.
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 |
Xeniidae
Xeniidae
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| Genus |
Cespitularia
Cespitularia
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