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Flustra

Flustra

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A small sea animal that lives in groups on rocks in cold and temperate seas
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Flustra
  • Look at that Flustra colony over there!

Examples

  • Marine biologists study Flustra to understand the biodiversity of temperate oceans.

  • The rocky seabed was covered with colonies of Flustra thriving in the cold water.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the genus Flustra during their expedition.

  • The Flustra species thrives in cold ocean waters.

  • The biologist classified the newly discovered species as Flustra due to its unique characteristics.

  • Researchers are examining the distribution of Flustra across temperate ocean habitats.

  • Diving at the reef, we spotted vibrant Flustra growing in clusters on the rocky substrate.

Surface Forms

Flustra main

Etymology

Flustra comes from Latin and was once used for sea plants or things that 'float', so it is a fitting name for a marine genus. These animals grow as thin, leaf-like colonies on rocks, which matches that original image.