| 词条 | Gorgonian twig coral |
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| image = twig coral1.jpg | taxon = Homophyton verrucosum | authority = (Möbius, 1861) }} The gorgonian twig coral (Homphyton verrucosum) is a species of gorgonian sea fan in the family Anthothelidae.[1] DescriptionThis coral grows as finger-like branches which may be single or relatively unbranched. The polyps are numerous and cover the entire colony except for the basal region. It is variably coloured in red, yellow or orange.[2][3] DistributionThis sea fan is found only around the South African coast from False Bay to Sodwana in 20–40 m of water. It is endemic to this region. EcologyThis coral is often found covered with an unidentified encrusting sponge.[3] References1. ^http://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=288707 accessed 24 July 2013 {{Commons Category|Homophyton verrucosum}}{{Taxonbar|from=Q3068393}}2. ^Branch, G.M., Branch, M.L, Griffiths, C.L. and Beckley, L.E. 2010. Two Oceans: a guide to the marine life of southern Africa {{ISBN|978-1-77007-772-0}} 3. ^1 Jones, Georgina. A field guide to the marine animals of the Cape Peninsula. SURG, Cape Town, 2008. {{ISBN|978-0-620-41639-9}} 1 : Alcyonacea |
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