Stalked Sea Pen [Virgularia juncea]
Description
The Stalked Sea Pen, also known as the Slender Sea Pen, is found in the Northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. They have a long, slim, cylindrical stalk with small polyps. They are a benthic species, inhabiting soft, muddy seabeds and are often partially buried in the sediment. They have a bioluminescent ability, glowing when disturbed.
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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