Plexaura homomalla

Jellyfish, Corals and Anemones

Plexaura homomalla, also called the black sea rod or Caribbean sea whip, is a species of gorgonian-type octocoral in the family Plexauridae. It is widely distributed in the Caribbean, ranging from the Florida Keys to the northern coast of Venezuela. The species contains the bioactive lipid prostaglandin A2 15-acetate methyl ester, which makes up about 3% of its total wet weight.

Common names: Black sea rod; Caribbean sea whip
Distribution: Caribbean, from the Florida Keys to northern Venezuela
Bioactive lipid: Prostaglandin A2 15-acetate methyl ester

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Article: Plexaura homomalla (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q3273474
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