Southern sea pen [Stylactaria agassizi]
Description
The Southern sea pen, also known as Agassiz's sea pen, is named in honor of Swiss-American biologist Louis Agassiz. This species is typically found in deeper waters, often at depths of more than 200 meters. It is characterized by a tall, slender structure with a fluted or feather-like appearance. The Southern sea pen is also known to be bioluminescent, emitting a light when agitated or disturbed.
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 |
Hydractiniid hydroids
Hydractiniidae
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| Genus |
Stylactaria
Stylactaria
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