: Acanthogorgiidae
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Taxonomy: Alcyonacea:
Acanthogorgiidae
(Octocorals)
Body Form: The Acanthogorgiidae lack sclerites in the body wall along with a wide and chambered central chord. Their polyps are non-retractile but can fold to withdraw them. The outer skin is thin.
Diet: The octocorals are generally polytrophic - getting nutrition from zooxanthellae (algae) in their tissues, nutrient uptake from the seawater, and feeding on microplankton.
Care Level: moderate
Natural History: The acanthogorgiids are generally found from moderate depth waters. |
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