Gorgonacea (Noun)
Meaning
Red corals and sea fans.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Marine biologists recently discovered several colonies of gorgonacea, particularly red corals and sea fans, in the Mediterranean Sea.
- The team's research focused on the evolution of the gorgonacea species in coral reefs, studying their complex social structures.
- Red coral, a type of gorgonacea, offers a beautiful but fragile ecosystem that requires conservation efforts to protect it from human activities.
- Gorgonacea, including large sea fans and coral colonies, form a vibrant underwater landscape that draws many tourists each year.
- In recent studies, some species of gorgonacea exhibit a unique interaction with the surrounding reef organisms and contribute to maintaining a balanced ecosystem.