Sea Whip [Filifera acacia]
Description
The Sea Whip, or Filifera acacia, is a soft coral species found in various oceans worldwide. It thrives in shallow reefs and is known for its whip-like shape. This species is characterized by its vibrant colors, ranging from red to yellow, and its delicate, feathery polyps. It is a sessile organism, meaning it attaches itself to a substrate and remains stationary.
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 |
Tube-dwelling hydroids
Tubulariidae
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| Genus |
Filifera
Filifera
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