Bushy Soft Coral [Capnella spicata]
Description
This species forms dense, bushy colonies of soft coral. The colonies are typically beige or brown in color. The polyps are extended during the day, giving the colonies a fuzzy appearance. The bushy soft coral is found in the Pacific Ocean, where it inhabits reef slopes and crevices.
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 |
Nephtheidae
Nephtheidae
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| Genus |
Capnella
Capnella
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