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Nephtheid soft corals

Distribution : These colonies live attached in reef environments. The family contains several genera and species.

The small tree-like shape belongs to an animal colony. This guide covers a family of soft corals; it does not claim a species identification based on colour alone. These colonies live attached in reef environments. The family contains several genera and species.

Habitat of Nephtheid soft corals Habitat
Coral reef
Depth range of Nephtheid soft corals Depth
Filming depth not measured
Biological group of Nephtheid soft corals Group
Ecological role of Nephtheid soft corals Role
Filter feeder

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The small tree-like shape belongs to an animal colony. This guide covers a family of soft corals; it does not claim a species identification based on colour alone.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

These colonies live attached in reef environments. The family contains several genera and species.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

The polyps collect food from the water. Feeding strategies vary within the family.

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Nephtheid soft corals

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