Punctate stylaraea [Stylaraea punctata]
Description
Punctate stylaraea (Stylaraea punctata) is a marine species known for its small, round, and punctate body structure. This species is typically found in deep sea locations, particularly in the Atlantic Ocean. It prefers cold, nutrient-rich waters. One of its distinguishing features is its color, which is usually a deep, translucent red. Its behavior is largely unknown due to the depths at which it lives, but it is thought to be a slow-moving, solitary creature.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Stony Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Poritidae
Poritidae
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| Genus |
Stylaraea
Stylaraea
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