Soft Corals
Soft corals are marine invertebrates that belong to the class Anthozoa. They are characterized by their flexible, fleshy skeletons that lack the hard calcium carbonate structure found in hard corals. Soft corals come in a wide range of colors and shapes, often resembling flowers or fans. These corals have small, stinging cells called nematocysts that help them capture prey and defend against predators. Soft corals are commonly found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world, often forming colorful and diverse reef ecosystems.
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