Tree Soft Coral [Sinularia arborea]
Description
The Tree Soft Coral is a large and bushy soft coral that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is usually brown or green in color. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region and is usually seen in areas with strong currents. Its polyps are normally retracted during the day and extend at night for feeding.
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 |
Alcyoniidae
Alcyoniidae
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| Genus |
Sinularia
Sinularia
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