Unbranched Solenosmilia [Solenosmilia unbranched]
Description
The Unbranched Solenosmilia is a species of deep-sea coral in the family Caryophylliidae. The species is characterized by its unbranched colonies, which are rare among Solenosmilia. The corallites are large and closely packed, with a tubular shape. It is found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in deep-sea habitats.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Stony Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Caryophylliidae
Caryophylliidae
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| Genus |
Solenosmilia
Solenosmilia
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