Yellow Sea Whip [Pterogorgia citrina]
Description
The Yellow Sea Whip is a species of gorgonian coral native to the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. It forms colonies that are fan-shaped or whip-like in appearance, and can reach up to 1 meter in length. The colonies are typically yellow to yellow-brown in color. The Yellow Sea Whip is commonly found on reefs in moderate to strong currents, where it feeds on plankton and detritus.
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 |
Gorgoniidae
Gorgoniidae
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| Genus |
Sea Whips
Leptogorgia
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