Laura Teed, Kanada
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Clavularia modesta is a soft coral widely distributed in the western Atlantic, from the northeast to the southeast coast of the United States, and is found at depths of over 800 meters.
The coral forms tubular polyps and reproduces via creeping stolons.
The polyps’ tentacles are quite large, enabling them to capture organic suspended matter and minute plankton.
The stolon and the base of the polyps are a dirty yellowish or brownish color; in terms of coloration, this species does not compare to other Clavularia species.
Expanded polyps can reach a height of just under 2 cm
We would like to extend our special thanks to marine biologist Laura Teed, Canada, for the first photo of this soft coral.
Synonyms:
Clavularia concreta Studer, 1891 · unaccepted (probable synonym)
Cornulariella modesta Verrill, 1874 · unaccepted (original combination)
The coral forms tubular polyps and reproduces via creeping stolons.
The polyps’ tentacles are quite large, enabling them to capture organic suspended matter and minute plankton.
The stolon and the base of the polyps are a dirty yellowish or brownish color; in terms of coloration, this species does not compare to other Clavularia species.
Expanded polyps can reach a height of just under 2 cm
We would like to extend our special thanks to marine biologist Laura Teed, Canada, for the first photo of this soft coral.
Synonyms:
Clavularia concreta Studer, 1891 · unaccepted (probable synonym)
Cornulariella modesta Verrill, 1874 · unaccepted (original combination)
