Stiff Black Coral [Cirrhipathes leutkeni]
Description
Stiff Black Coral is a deep-sea coral species known for its stiff, wiry colonies. Its colonies are often used as habitats by other marine organisms. This species is slow-growing and found on steep slopes or vertical walls.
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 |
Cirrhipathes
Cirrhipathes
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