In Coral Fossils, Searching for the First Glow of Bioluminescence
WEBApr 23, 2024 · The dazzling glow of bioluminescence is common in Octocorallia, also known as octocorals, a class of over 3,000 Anthozoa species including sea fans, sea …
The Global Diversity of Sea Pens (Cnidaria: Octocorallia …
WEBJul 29, 2011 · Bioluminescence in sea pens is most likely for defense, to startle and ward off potential predators. Some virgulariids are capable of …
- Author: Gary C. Williams
- Estimated Reading Time: 9 mins
- Publish Year: 2011
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Evolution of bioluminescence in Anthozoa with emphasis on …
WEBThis study documents the presence of bioluminescent Anthozoa across depth and explores the diversity and evolutionary origins of biolumines-cence among Octocorallia—a major …
Molecular Phylogenetic Insights into the Evolution of Octocorallia: …
WEBMay 22, 2010 · The anthozoan sub-class Octocorallia, comprising approximately 3000 species of soft corals, gorgonians, and sea pens, remains one of the most poorly …
Nudibranch Predators of Octocorallia - Nova Southeastern University
WEBanimals became virtually immune to attacks by predators (Gosliner 1987). This paper provides a comprehensive review of the nudibranchs that feed on octocorals (Cnidaria, …
Octocorallia | SpringerLink
WEBMany octocorals are effectively protected against predation, fouling by algae or overgrowth by neighboring organisms through feeding-deterrent, toxic, or allelopathic secondary …
Glowing octocorals have been around for at least 540 million years
WEBApr 23, 2024 · Chemical reactions generate the light, which can help the organisms hunt prey, attract mates or even hide from predators (SN: 6/7/16). DeLeo and colleagues …
Diversity and Distribution of Octocorallia | SpringerLink
WEBSep 8, 2016 · Octocorals are a group of striking presence in marine benthic communities. With approximately 3400 valid species the taxonomy of the group is still not resolved, …
Introduction to the Octocorallia - University of …
WEBAlthough commonly called "soft corals," the Octocorallia are not close relatives of the Scleractinia , or "true corals" living today. Unlike true corals, which have hexaradial symmetry, octocorals have eightfold radial …
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