Gracile black coral [Antipathes gracilis]
Description
A species of black coral found in the Indo-Pacific region. It is characterized by its slender, whip-like structure. It inhabits depths ranging from 15 to 30 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Black Corals
Antipatharia
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| Family |
Thorn Corals
Antipathidae
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| Genus |
Antipathes
Antipathes
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