What does gorgonian mean?
noun
A type of coral, typically with a branching or tree-like structure, often found in tropical waters. The term is also used to describe something resembling a gorgonian in shape or structure.
Example
"The gorgonian coral colonies thrived in the warm, clear waters of the Caribbean."
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