General Description

Lots of generally poorly documented variety between species. Generally golden, some species more green or white, but all iridescent.

Biology

Chrysogorgiidae is a family of iridescent corals found in the deep sea. They have long branches which often take a spiral form, and are calcareous corals, despite being soft bodied. These corals are often regarded as the most beautiful and remarkable of all corals, however they remain poorly understood scientifically and very little is known about their biology.

Distribution

Worldwide, documented in abyssal waters off Australia.

Habitat

Deep sea marine environments, depths from 100 - 1200 metres.

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