Pseudopterogorgia nanjiensis [Pseudopterogorgia nanjiensis]
Description
This gorgonian often appears as a branching colony that forms a soft, lacy silhouette against the seafloor. Underwater, divers can watch the polyps and branches subtly move with the current, giving the colony a living, flowing look. It’s typically found in reef habitats where water flow helps deliver plankton for feeding.
Where To See Pseudopterogorgia nanjiensis
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Octocorallians
Octocorallia
|
| Order |
Soft Corals (Malacalcyonacea)
Malacalcyonacea
|
| Family |
Sea Fans
Gorgoniidae
|
| Genus |
Feather Gorgonian
Pseudopterogorgia
|
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