Deep Sea Profile
Gorgonian corals with skeletons composed of alternating nodes of calcite and protein.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why call it 'bamboo'?
The skeleton's joints and segments look remarkably like a stalk of bamboo.
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Pink Bamboo Coral
Keratoisidinae
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
200–2,000 m (650–6,500 ft)
Size
Up to 1 m (3.3 ft)
Habitat
Rocky Seafloor
Diet
Plankton
What they'd be sayin'
"I have a segmented skeleton that resembles bamboo, with hard and soft sections alternating."
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