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Venus Sea Fan
Gorgonia flabellum
Linnaeus, 1758
Code
Summary
Saltwater. Gorgonians. Seafans have strong, flexible stems, that branch
profusely. They prefer situations with some water movement.
To be confused with
- Common Sea Fan Gorgonia ventalina
Characteristics
Size: 60 to 100 cm.
Colour: Yellowish-green.
Shape: Seafans have strong, flexible stems, that branch profusely.
Habitat environment and ecology
Inhabits coral reefs. They prefer shalow water with plenty of water movement.
Distribution range
BES-eilanden: St. Eustatius.
Specifics
- Humann, P., & DeLoach, N. (2002). Reef Creature Identification:
Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas (p. 420). Jacksonville (FL): New World
Publications.
Author
[Marion Haarsma, feb. 2016]
Commentaar
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