Antipathes Coral [Stauropathes atlantica]
Description
Stauropathes atlantica, also known as Antipathes Coral, is found in deep, cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It is characterized by its black skeletal structure and polyps that range in color from white to yellow. This species is slow-growing and can live for several hundred years. It provides important habitat for various marine species.
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 |
Schizopathid Corals
Schizopathidae
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| Genus |
Stauropathes
Stauropathes
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