Precious coral
Corallium rubrum
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1500 m
Description
Corallium rubrum and several related species of marine coral. The distinguishing characteristic of precious corals is their durable and intensely colored red or pink skeleton, which is used for making jewelry.
Other names: Mediterranean Red Coral.
Distribution
Mediterranean Sea.
Habitat
Red corals grow on r...
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Colors
white
pink
red
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