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The first description of the deep-sea gorgonian Calcigorgia japonica is based on fragments, so unfortunately we have to owe the size of the species currently.
Cold water corals like Calcigorgia japonica reach a yearly growth rate of 1 - 2cm, samples are taken with the help of underwater vehicles, partially or completely torn out with trawl nets. can be estimated on the basis of the size of the corals also the probable age of the animals.
Calcigorgia japonica is a cold water gorgonian that has no zooxanthellae and therefore depends on the capture of zooplankton and marine snow.
Cold water corals like Calcigorgia japonica reach a yearly growth rate of 1 - 2cm, samples are taken with the help of underwater vehicles, partially or completely torn out with trawl nets. can be estimated on the basis of the size of the corals also the probable age of the animals.
Calcigorgia japonica is a cold water gorgonian that has no zooxanthellae and therefore depends on the capture of zooplankton and marine snow.
