White Lace Coral [Stylaster parageus]
Description
White Lace Coral, or Stylaster parageus, is known for its complex, lace-like structure with a bright white color. It resides in deep, cold ocean waters and is a passive suspension feeder, capturing plankton and organic particles from the water.
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 |
Lace corals
Stylasteridae
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| Genus |
Lace Corals
Stylaster
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