Tropical black coral [Chrysopathes tenella]
Description
A species of black coral in the family Antipathidae. It is found in tropical deep water habitats. This species has a delicate structure with small branches that are flattened on one side.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Black Corals
Antipatharia
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| Family |
Wire Corals
Cladopathidae
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| Genus |
Chrysopathes
Chrysopathes
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