Primnoidae
Primnoidae is a family of deep-sea octocorals, characterized by intricate and bush-like growth forms. They belong to the phylum Cnidaria and are commonly known as primnoids. Members of the Primnoidae family can be found in oceanic waters all over the world, typically inhabiting regions with strong currents and some form of substrate for growth.
They exhibit a wide variety of colors, often with shades of pink and orange dominating their appearance.
Primnoids are able to thrive at very high pressures, and the growth rates of deep-water species have
The name Primnoidae, the family of these organisms, comes from the genus Prima, with the suffix '-noidae'