Eunicea flexuosa [Eunicea flexuosa]
Description
Also known as the Flexible Sea Rod, it is found in the western Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea. It is a branching coral that grows up to 2 meters long. It is usually reddish-brown or beige in color with polyps that are usually retracted during the day. It inhabits shallow reefs and is known for its flexibility.
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 |
Warty Sea Rods
Muricea
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