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gorgonian coral

/ɡɔːrˈɡoʊniən ˈkɔːrəl/

Traducción: Tipo de coral colonial marino del orden Gorgonacea, caracterizado por un esqueleto flexible, a menudo en forma de abanico o ramificado, compuesto de gorgonina; comúnmente conocido como abanicos de mar o látigos de mar.

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/ɡɔːrˈɡoʊniən ˈkɔːrəl/C1formalscientific
  • esTipo de coral colonial marino del orden Gorgonacea, caracterizado por un esqueleto flexible, a menudo en forma de abanico o ramificado, compuesto de gorgonina; comúnmente conocido como abanicos de mar o látigos de mar.

A type of colonial marine coral belonging to the order Gorgonacea, characterized by a flexible, often fan-shaped or branching skeleton made of gorgonin, commonly known as sea fans or sea whips.

  1. A type of colonial marine animalC2formal

    A soft coral of the order Alcyonacea, characterized by a branching, fan-like or whip-like skeleton made of gorgonin (a protein) and calcite. They are commonly known as sea fans or sea whips.

    escoral gorgonia

    • The diver swam through a vibrant forest of gorgonian coral.
    • Gorgonian corals provide essential habitat for many reef fish.
    • Unlike stony corals, gorgonian corals are flexible and sway with the current.