Venus Sea Fan [Gorgonia mariae]
Description
This species is found in the Caribbean Sea, Bahamas and Florida. It's characterized by a fan-like shape and a light yellow color. The species feeds on plankton and small particles in the water column. It prefers areas with moderate water currents.
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 |
Gorgoniidae
Gorgoniidae
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| Genus |
Sea Fans
Gorgonia
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