Deep Sea Profile
Deep-water soft corals that form dense, lumpy colonies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called Cauliflower Coral?
Its bunched-up polyps look remarkably like a head of cauliflower.
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Deep-sea Cauliflower Coral
Drifa
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
20–2,000 m (65–6,500 ft)
Size
Up to 20 cm (8 in)
Habitat
Rocky Seafloor
Diet
Plankton
What they'd be sayin'
"I am named for my lumpy, cauliflower-like appearance when my polyps are retracted."
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