Rough Sea Fan [Muricea squarrosa]
Description
The Muricea squarrosa, or Rough Sea Fan, is a species of soft coral that is found in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Its colonies are bushy, stout, and can reach up to 1 meter in height. This species is distinguished by its rough texture due to its sclerites, which are small calcareous structures found within the soft tissue of the coral.
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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