sea whip coral
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sea whip — noun : a gorgonian with an elongated flexible unbranched or little branched axis * * * a gorgonian coral that forms a flexible colony resembling shrubbery on the ocean floor. [1825 35] * * * sea whip, a gorgonian coral of slender, straight, or… … Useful english dictionary
sea whip — a gorgonian coral that forms a flexible colony resembling shrubbery on the ocean floor. [1825 35] * * * ▪ coral any of several genera of corals of the order Gorgonacea (phylum Cnidaria), characterized by a long, whiplike growth and a variety of… … Universalium
sea whip — /ˈsi wɪp/ (say see wip) noun a gorgonian coral with a flexible axis …
List of reef fish of the Red Sea — These Red Sea fish are listed as Reef associated by Fishbase: *Acanthuridae ** Acanthurus gahhm , Black surgeonfish ** Acanthurus mata , Elongate surgeonfish ** Acanthurus nigricans , Whitecheek surgeonfish ** Acanthurus nigrofuscus , Brown… … Wikipedia
seawhip — sea whip n. Any of various gorgonian corals forming flexible colonies with few or no branches and commonly found on coral reefs of the Atlantic. * * * … Universalium
Gorgonian — Gorgonia redirects here. For the Byzantine saint, see Saint Gorgonia. Gorgonian Iciligorgia schrammi Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
cnidarian — /nuy dair ee euhn/, n. 1. any invertebrate animal, as a hydra, jellyfish, sea anemone, or coral, considered as belonging to the phylum Cnidaria, characterized by the specialized stinging structures in the tentacles surrounding the mouth; a… … Universalium
Goby — For other uses, see Goby (disambiguation). Gobies Microgobius gulosus Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
Social behaviour in animals — Introduction actions of animals living in communities. Such behaviour may include the feeding of the young, the building of shelters, or the guarding of territory. General characteristics Social behaviour (Social behaviour in animals) … Universalium
Diving sites of Guam — Guam has some of the best dive sites in the world since there has been minimal[clarification needed] tourist impact compared to other better known dive locations. Piti Bomb Holes has been built up as a tourist attraction allowing tourists to… … Wikipedia
