Blue Lace Coral [Distichopora robusta]
Description
The Blue Lace Coral is a striking species known for its bright blue coloration and highly intricate structure. Found mainly in the Indo-Pacific region, it prefers deeper waters, commonly found at depths of 40 to 60 meters. It is a colonial species, forming extensive colonies on the seafloor.
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 |
Stylasterid Corals
Myriopathidae
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| Genus |
Distichopora
Distichopora
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