Eight Tentacle Clavularia [Clavularia octonaria]
Description
Clavularia octonaria, also known as the Eight Tentacle Clavularia, is a marine soft coral species that belongs to the Clavulariidae family. Mostly found in the Western Central Pacific, it is characterized by its eight-tentacled polyps that can come in a variety of colors, including green, brown, and blue. They are mostly found in shallow reef environments and typically grow in clusters.
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 |
Clavulariidae
Clavulariidae
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| Genus |
Clavularia
Clavularia
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