Red Lace Coral [Stylaster brochi]
Description
Stylaster brochi, commonly known as Red Lace Coral, is a deep-sea coral notable for its vibrant red coloration and delicate, lace-like structure. It thrives in areas with strong currents and is a filter feeder, capturing tiny plankton from the water.
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 |
Lace Corals
Stylaster
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