Branched Sea Whip [Gerongia taiwanensis]
Description
The Branched Sea Whip, Gerongia taiwanensis, is a species of soft coral native to the waters of Taiwan. The species is characterized by its branching structure, resembling a whip or tree. It typically grows in deeper, dimly lit waters. This species is known to exhibit a variety of colors, most commonly shades of pink and purple.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Box Jellyfish and Sea Wasps
Cubozoa
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| Order |
Box jellyfishes
Carybdeida
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| Family |
Tripedaliidae
Tripedaliidae
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| Genus |
Gerongia
Gerongia
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