Leptogorgia virgulata - Wikipedia
WEBLeptogorgia virgulata, commonly known as the sea whip or colorful sea whip, is a species of soft coral in the family Gorgoniidae. [2] Description. Leptogorgia virgulata is a colonial coral averaging about 20 cm (8 in) in height, usually between 15 and 60 cm as an adult, but sometimes reaching 1 metre (3.3 ft).
Sea whip | Soft Coral, Gorgonians & Anthozoa | Britannica
WEBSea whip, any of several genera of corals of the order Gorgonacea (phylum Cnidaria), characterized by a long, whiplike growth and a variety of bright colours. The “whip” consists of a colony of tiny polyps (cylindrical, stalklike forms with a mouth and eight tentacles at the upper, or free, end)
Sea Whip Coral Care
WEBSea whip coral, belonging to the order Gorgonacea, is a fascinating and colorful marine organism characterized by its long, whip-like growth and vibrant hues. Notably, these captivating corals have flexible skeletons, making them a …
Antillogorgia elisabethae - Wikipedia
WEBAntillogorgia elisabethae is a species of soft coral found in the Caribbean Sea in the shape of a sea plume (also called a sea whip). It resides from depths of 25 metres (82 ft) to 30 metres (98 ft), often at reef drop-offs. It looks like a plume of feathery appendages with radial symmetry.
Red Sea Whip (Leptogorgia virgulata) - Ocean Info
WEBThe Red Sea Whip can grow up to three feet tall and displays a range of vibrant colors from yellow and orange to deep purple. Its slender, whip-like branches are adorned with tiny, white coral polyps that contrast beautifully against its unique skeleton.
Whip Coral - Chesapeake Bay
WEBWhip coral is also known as the sea whip. It is related to hydroids and anemones. Jean-Baptiste Lamarck first described whip coral in 1815 and gave the coral its scientific name. Whip coral provides important habitat for fish such as black sea bass. Sources and Additional Information.
Eunicella cavolini - Wikipedia
WEBEunicella cavolini, commonly known as the yellow gorgonian or yellow sea whip, is a species of colonial soft coral in the family Gorgoniidae. It is native to parts of the eastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea and Ionian Sea where it is a common species.
Sea Whip Coral - Smithsonian Ocean
WEBSea Whip Coral. (Aquapix and Expedition to the Deep Slope 2007) The pink strands of this single deep-sea coral harbor a variety of marine life. Sea whips are gorgonian corals and have flexible skeletons. See more pictures of coral in our Deep-sea Corals article.
Sea whip coral - OCEANSCAPE NETWORK
WEBLike all corals, sea whips are colonial organisms made up of tiny marine invertebrates called polyps. As the polyps grow, they produce antipatharin, a concrete-like substance which forms a barrier around the animals, often with …
Gorgonian coral: care, placement, light, feeding, compatible
WEBMay 12, 2021 · Common Names: Sea Fan, Sea Whip. General Aggression Level: Varies from peaceful/non-aggressive to Semi-aggressive, depending on the species. Care Level: Varies from moderate to challenging, depending on the species. Light: Moderate to high intensity (for photosynthetic varieties), no light necessary for non-photosynthetic.
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