Black Sea Rod

Black Sea Rod, Spawning

Black Sea Rod, Spawning

Spawning is the process of releasing eggs, sperm, or larvae into the environment as part of reproduction.

Name: Black Sea Rod
Scientific Name: Plexaura homomalla
Family: Sea Rods and Sea Fans
Taxonomic: Plexauridae
ID Group: Corals, Algae
Size: up to 2 ft.
Depth Range: Various depths (0 – 130 ft.)
Sightings: Seen often

This Coral forms branching colonies in flat, vertical shapes. The branches range from brown to black, with small, lighter-colored polyps along them.