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The dense branches of a Christmas tree coral

Christmas tree coral

Antipathes dendrochristos

Not on exhibit
Animal type
Invertebrates
Ecosystem
Deep sea
Relatives
Other black corals; Order: Antipatharia
Diet
NA
Range
From 350 to 3,900 ft. (100–1,200 m) in the northeastern Pacific Ocean
Size
NA

Meet the Christmas tree coral

The dense branches of this coral offer shelter to fishes, crabs, and other animals. On the sparse seafloor, this and other corals provide an important habitat for many creatures.

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