Fringed Sea Fan [Muricea fruticosa]
Description
The Muricea fruticosa, or Fringed Sea Fan, is an upright gorgonian that is found in the Eastern Tropical Pacific. It is known for its fragile, bushy colonies that can reach up to 2 meters in height. This species possesses long, slender branches that are covered with small, feathery polyps. The color of the polyps varies from white, yellow, to orange.
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 |
Gorgoniidae
Gorgoniidae
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| Genus |
Bottlebrush Sea Fans
Muriceides
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