Efflatounaria [Efflatounaria sp. 1]
Description
Efflatounaria sp. 1 is a marine soft coral species that belongs to the family Xeniidae. This species is characterized by its polyps which are extended during the day. The color of the polyps is often pale, and the colonies are usually found in a variety of habitats including reef slopes and shallow lagoons.
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 |
Efflatounaria
Efflatounaria
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