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Phyllosclera Gorgonian Coral

Adelogorgia phyllosclera

A soft coral species belonging to the gorgonian family, characterized by its delicate branching structure and found in marine environments along the western coast of the Americas.

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Tropical and subtropical marine ecosystems, primarily in the eastern Pacific Ocean, typically inhabiting rocky reef structures at depths between 10-100 meters

Ecological Role

Provides critical habitat and shelter for marine invertebrates and small fish species, contributes to marine biodiversity and ecosystem complexity

Morphology

SKIN COAT Soft, leathery external tissue covering calcified internal structure
LIMBS WINGS Multiple branching arms extending from central axis, color variations including pale yellow, pink, and light purple
HEAD SENSORY Polyps with eight-fold symmetry, capable of retraction into skeletal structure
BODY STRUCTURE Branching, flexible octocoral with calcified internal skeleton, typically ranging 15-40 cm in height, with thin, delicate branches

Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: NOAA

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