Bottlebrush Sea Fan [Muricea elongata]
Description
The Muricea elongata, commonly known as the Bottlebrush Sea Fan, is a species of soft coral that predominantly inhabits the Eastern Pacific Ocean. It is found in depths ranging from 5-40 meters. The colonies are bushy or fan-like in appearance and the polyps are largely extended, giving the colony a furry appearance. Its color varies from yellow, orange to purple.
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 |
Bottlebrush Sea Fans
Muriceides
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