Orange Sea Pen [Placinolopha sarmentosa]
Description
This species is a type of sea pen that is known for its bright orange color. It is typically found in deeper waters, usually below 50 meters. The Orange Sea Pen is a colonial organism with polyps specialized for different tasks such as feeding, reproduction, and defense. When disturbed, the Orange Sea Pen emits a bright green bioluminescent glow. It has a long, thick peduncle (stem) and multiple feathery branches that give it the appearance of an old-fashioned quill pen. It can grow up to 2 meters in height.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Homoscleromorpha
Homoscleromorpha
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| Order |
Homosclerophorida
Homosclerophorida
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| Family |
Plakinidae
Plakinidae
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| Genus |
Placinolopha
Placinolopha
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