A coral of the order Gorgonacea, typically branching and forming sea fans; also used as an adjective to describe such corals.
From 'gorgonia' (the coral genus) + '-ian' (suffix indicating a member or relation). Used both scientifically and descriptively.
Gorgonians are living creatures that build intricate structures underwater without brains or central planning—they're like nature's sculptures grown over centuries!
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