Black coral
Family: Antipathidae
Phylum: Cnidaria
Numerous genera of tree-like corals, often found in deeper waters, are referred to as Black Corals. The common name is at first confusing because these corals are generally white or pale orange in life. The name Black Coral refers to the colour of the polished stems that are often used for jewellery and are highly prised.
Depending on water temperature, black corals can be very slow growing and can live for several hundred years.
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