Deepwater black coral [Sibopathes desbonni]
Description
Sibopathes desbonni, also known as deepwater black coral, is a species found in deep waters across the Atlantic Ocean. Colonies of S. desbonni grow in a distinctive spiral or corkscrew shape, which differentiates it from other black coral species. They inhabit areas characterized by strong currents, where they anchor onto hard substrates.
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 |
Wire Corals
Cladopathidae
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| Genus |
Sibopathes
Sibopathes
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