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gorgonian coral

/ɡɔːrˈɡoʊniən ˈkɔːrəl/

Traduction: Corail colonial marin de l'ordre des Gorgonacea, caractérisé par un squelette flexible, souvent en éventail ou ramifié, composé de gorgonine, communément appelé éventail de mer ou fouet de mer.

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/ɡɔːrˈɡoʊniən ˈkɔːrəl/C1formalscientific
  • frCorail colonial marin de l'ordre des Gorgonacea, caractérisé par un squelette flexible, souvent en éventail ou ramifié, composé de gorgonine, communément appelé éventail de mer ou fouet de mer.

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.

    frcorail gorgone

    • 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.