Purple Sea Fan [Gorgonia ventalina]
Description
This species is a type of soft coral found in the western Atlantic Ocean. It's characterized by a purple color and a fan-like shape. It grows in colonies that often reach 1.5 meters in height. The species is found in areas with strong currents and it feeds on microscopic organisms.
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 |
Sea Fans
Gorgonia
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