Octocorals
Octocorals are marine invertebrates belonging to the class Octocorallia, characterized by having eight-fold symmetry in their polyps. These organisms typically have a branching or fan-like appearance and possess polyps with eight tentacles. Octocorals include soft corals, gorgonians, sea pens, and other related species that play a vital role in reef ecosystems as habitat providers and food sources for various marine organisms.