Jeffords, Jeffrey

sea_fan_close-up

Gorgonacea

Sea fans are a form of gorgonian soft corals that rely on the current for a continuous supply of food. They may grow up to several feet across, and are most likely to be found where the current is strong. As the name suggests, they are broad and flat, and invariably face the current so as to filter the most planktonic food. Most soft corals are colored green, yellow, or brown, due to the presence of single-celled algae within their tissue.

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Identification
Gorgonacea
Location

Luzon Island, Philippines

Contributors
Jeffrey N. Jeffords
photographer copyright holder identification
Subjects
Subject Live Animal
Type Photo

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To cite this page: Jeffords, J. 2004. "sea_fan_close-up.jpg" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed {%B %d, %Y} at https://animaldiversity.org/collections/contributors/jeffrey_jeffords/misc.inverts/sea_fan_close-up/

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