Red Sea Soft Coral [Dischides galeta]
Description
This species is a type of soft coral found in the Red Sea. It is known for its distinct pink coloration and its preference for shallow, warm waters. It has a branched, tree-like structure with polyps that retract when disturbed. The Red Sea Soft Coral is a sessile creature, meaning it attaches itself to rocks and other hard substrates and does not move.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Tusk shells
Scaphopoda
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| Order |
Gadilida
Gadilida
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| Family |
Gadilidae
Gadilidae
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| Genus |
Dischides
Dischides
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