Pseudopterogorgia oppositipinna [Pseudopterogorgia oppositipinna]
Description
Divers may encounter this species as a branching gorgonian with distinct, oppositely arranged features along its structure. The colony can look like a delicate underwater plant, but it’s actually an animal colony built to withstand currents. When you hover nearby, you may notice the fine texture and gentle sway that help it capture food drifting in the water.
Where To See Pseudopterogorgia oppositipinna
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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