Branching Soft Coral [Clavularia koellikeri]
Description
Clavularia koellikeri, or the Branching Soft Coral, is a species of soft coral in the family Clavulariidae. It is native to the Western Indian Ocean, including the Red Sea. This species is characterized by its branching growth form, with each branch ending in a polyp. The coloration varies, but is often a pale pink or cream color.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Soft Corals
Alcyonacea
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| Family |
Clavulariidae
Clavulariidae
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| Genus |
Clavularia
Clavularia
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