Orange sea fan [Stylaster repandus]
Description
Stylaster repandus, also known as the orange sea fan, is a species of marine hydrozoan in the family Stylasteridae. It's found in the Atlantic Ocean with a presence notably around the coasts of Brazil. The species is distinguishable by its brilliant orange hue and complex, fan-like growth forms.
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 |
Stylasterid Corals
Myriopathidae
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| Genus |
Stylaster
Stylaster
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