gorgonia Synonyms
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gorgonia Meaning
gorgonia (n.)
A genus of Gorgoniacea, formerly very extensive, but now restricted to such species as the West Indian sea fan (flabellum), sea plume (G. setosa), and other allied species having a flexible, horny axis.
Any slender branched gorgonian.
gorgonia Sentence Examples
- The majestic gorgonia swayed gracefully in the gentle ocean currents.
- The intricate branches of the gorgonia formed a labyrinthine underwater wonderland.
- Divers marveled at the vibrant colors and delicate textures of the gorgonia.
- The gorgonia provided shelter and sustenance for a multitude of marine creatures.
- The growth rate of gorgonia hinted at the age of the coral reef it adorned.
- Scientists studied the gorgonia's response to changes in water quality.
- The Gorgonia Seamount, renowned for its abundance of these marine invertebrates, beckoned explorers.
- The medical field discovered promising compounds in the extract of gorgonia.
- The ancient Greeks believed that gorgonia possessed the power to ward off evil spirits.
- The ethereal beauty of gorgonia inspired artists and photographers alike.
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A genus of Gorgoniacea, formerly very extensive, but now restricted to such species as the West Indian sea fan (flabellum), sea plume (G. setosa), and other all
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The majestic gorgonia swayed gracefully in the gentle ocean currents.
The intricate branches of the gorgonia formed a labyrinthine underwater wonderland.
Divers marveled at the vibrant colors and delicate textures of the gorgonia.
The gorgonia provided shelter and sustenance for a multitude of marine creatures.
