Common Sea Fan [Gorgonia flabellum]
Description
This species is found in the Caribbean Sea and it's distinguished by its fan-like shape. The color varies from yellow to purple. The species feeds on plankton and small particles in the water column. It's found in areas with strong water currents.
Where To See Common 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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