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Venus Sea Fan

Gorgonia flabellum

Linnaeus, 1758

Venus Sea Fan

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Summary

Saltwater. Gorgonians. Seafans have strong, flexible stems, that branch profusely. They prefer situations with some water movement.

To be confused with

- Common Sea Fan Gorgonia ventalina

Characteristics

Size: 60 to 100 cm.
Colour: Yellowish-green.
Shape: Seafans have strong, flexible stems, that branch profusely. 


Habitat environment and ecology

Inhabits coral reefs. They prefer shalow water with plenty of water movement.

Distribution range

BES-eilanden: St. Eustatius.

Specifics

- Humann, P., & DeLoach, N. (2002). Reef Creature Identification: Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas (p. 420). Jacksonville (FL): New World Publications.

Author

[Marion Haarsma, feb. 2016]

Categorieën:

Soorten, Neteldieren

Commentaar

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Diensten

Weekdieren (EU-Habitatrichtlijn)

Mariene soorten en ecologie

Contact

Stichting ANEMOON
Postbus 29
2120 AA Bennebroek

anemoon@cistron.nl

06-11442009

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