Gorgonia venusta [Gorgonia venusta]
Description
This gorgonian is known for its elegant, fan-like branching and a graceful, flowing look underwater. In clear water, divers may see it swaying gently with the current as its polyps extend to feed, creating a subtle shimmer across the colony.
Where To See Gorgonia venusta
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Octocorallians
Octocorallia
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| Order |
Soft Corals (Malacalcyonacea)
Malacalcyonacea
|
| Family |
Sea Fans
Gorgoniidae
|
| Genus |
Sea Fans
Gorgonia
|
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