Pink coral [Distichopora rosacea]
Description
Distichopora rosacea, commonly referred to as pink coral, is a species of hydrozoan in the family Stylasteridae. It is found in a range of marine habitats, primarily in the deep sea. This species is characterized by its pink color and branching structure. The polyps, when extended, give the structure a fuzzy appearance. When threatened, the polyps retract, revealing the solid, branching skeleton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
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| Order |
Leptothecata
Leptothecata
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| Family |
Lace corals
Stylasteridae
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| Genus |
Distichopora
Distichopora
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