suborder Gorgoniacea

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Definition
  1. Noun (Taxonomic Rank):
    • A suborder of colonial cnidarians: A taxonomic classification within the order Alcyonacea, comprising soft corals commonly known as sea fans, sea whips, and precious red coral. These are marine animals characterized by a flexible, horny, or calcareous internal skeleton.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The vibrant sea fan is a classic member of the suborder Gorgoniacea.
    • Marine biologists study the suborder Gorgoniacea to understand reef biodiversity.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific literature: The term is used in precise taxonomic and ecological contexts to differentiate these flexible octocorals from other suborders like Alcyoniina (the soft corals without a firm axial skeleton).
    • The phylogenetic study focused on several families within the suborder Gorgoniacea.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gorgonian (n): A common name for any coral belonging to the suborder Gorgoniacea.
    • The diver admired the large gorgonian.
  • Gorgonacea: An older, synonymous taxonomic name sometimes encountered for this group.
Synonyms
  • Sea fans and sea whips: A descriptive synonym referencing common forms within this suborder.
  • Horny corals: A reference to the proteinaceous (gorgonin) skeleton of many species.
Related Terms (Contextual)
  • Octocorallia: The subclass to which this suborder belongs, encompassing all corals with eight-fold symmetry.
  • Alcyonacea: The order encompassing suborder Gorgoniacea and other soft corals.
  • Scleraxonia: A taxonomic group within Gorgoniacea whose members have a skeleton formed from sclerites.
Noun
  1. red corals and sea fans

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