Deep-water Black Coral [Leiopathes grimaldii]
Description
Leiopathes grimaldii, or the Deep-water Black Coral, is a species that occurs in the Atlantic Ocean. It is characterized by its large, fan-like colonies that can reach up to 1 meter in diameter. This species has been found at depths between 527 to 1,912 meters. It is typically found on steep, rocky slopes.
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 |
Leiopathes
Leiopathes
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