Iridogorgia superba

Iridogorgia superba

Classification

Class: Anthozoa
Order: Scleralcyonacea
Family: Chrysogorgiidae

Iridogorgia is a genus of soft coral that belongs to the family Chrysogorgiidae. It is native to the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It lives in deep sea environments and is characterized by its large spiral shape with longs and relatable branches attached to it.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

United States of America · 3

Sources and credits

DescriptionIridogorgia, Wikipedia contributors

Iridogorgia superba

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