Pink Sea Pen [Placinolopha pinkfloydi]
Description
The Pink Sea Pen is a recently discovered species that is named after the British rock band Pink Floyd. It has a pinkish hue and can be found in the deep sea off the coast of Angola. The Pink Sea Pen has a slender, elongated body and intricate branches. Its body structure is similar to other sea pens but its unique coloration distinguishes it. The species is quite rare and not much is known about its behavior or habitat preferences.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| 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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