Baltic Sea Pen [Pennatula phosphorea]
Description
The Baltic Sea Pen is a species of sea pen native to the Baltic Sea, North Sea, and Northeast Atlantic. They grow in a vertical position and can reach heights of up to 35 cm. Their color ranges from white to orange-red. They are a benthic species, living in soft, muddy sand and are often found in areas with strong tidal currents.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Sea Pens
Pennatulacea
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| Family |
Sea Pens
Pennatulidae
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| Genus |
Sea Pens
Pennatula
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