Purple Sea Fan [Gorgonia ventalina]
Description
This species is a type of soft coral found in the western Atlantic Ocean. It's characterized by a purple color and a fan-like shape. It grows in colonies that often reach 1.5 meters in height. The species is found in areas with strong currents and it feeds on microscopic organisms.
Where To See Purple Sea Fan
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Octocorallians
Octocorallia
|
| Order |
Soft Corals (Malacalcyonacea)
Malacalcyonacea
|
| Family |
Sea Fans
Gorgoniidae
|
| Genus |
Sea Fans
Gorgonia
|
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