Yellow and White Clathria

Scientific Name: Clathria sp.
Species: Sea Fans (Melithaeidae)
Other names: Gorgonian Sea Fans and Yellow and White Sea Fan

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Description

Also known as Gorgonian Sea Fans and Yellow and White Sea Fan.

Found on coral and rocky reefs on edges of overhangs and in crevices on slopes, terraces and drop-off's.
The branches grow in a disorganised bush.
They feed on plankton.
Length - Spreading
Depth - 0-10m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Most soft corals have no true skeleton and so their bodies are flexible.
Some soft corals have spikes very similar to rose thorns which may help to protect against predators.
Soft corals are food and shelter to many marine animals, some of which hide in the branches and take on the colouration of these corals. (edit)

Spotted

The Yellow and White Clathria is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 1 times by user @fishx6

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