Gray's Coral [Acanthocyathus grayi]
Description
Gray's Coral is a deep-sea coral species that belongs to the family Caryophylliidae. It is characterized by its cylindrical and grayish-white calices. This species is commonly found at depths of 400 to 1300 meters in the Atlantic Ocean. They have a solitary lifestyle and are non-reef building corals. Their diet primarily consists of small particles suspended in the water, which they capture using their tentacles.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Stony Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Caryophylliidae
Caryophylliidae
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| Genus |
Acanthocyathus
Acanthocyathus
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