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Deep-sea Carnation Coral

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Deep sea Deep-sea Carnation Coral specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

10–2,500 m (33–8,200 ft)

Size

Up to 30 cm (12 in)

Habitat

Rocky Seafloor

Diet

Plankton

What they'd be sayin'

"I am a soft coral that looks like a delicate flower blooming on the seafloor."

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Deep Sea Profile

Soft corals that resemble carnation flowers, common on rocky deep-sea ledges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it a 'hard' coral?

No, it is a soft coral and lacks the rigid calcium carbonate skeleton of reef-building corals.

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