Suborder Alcyonacea (Noun)
Meaning
Comprising the soft corals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The suborder Alcyonacea comprises the soft corals, which are characterized by their flexible colonies and lack of a hard, calcium carbonate exoskeleton.
- Soft corals belong to the suborder Alcyonacea, a group of corals that do not have a stony exoskeleton.
- In the suborder Alcyonacea, soft corals are typically found in shallow, tropical waters with strong currents.
- The suborder Alcyonacea includes a diverse range of soft corals, from the small, branching species to the large, tree-like colonies.
- Corals in the suborder Alcyonacea are often brightly colored and are popular among aquarium hobbyists due to their beauty and relatively low maintenance care.