ZOOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site sea fan A branching form of coral (orderGorgonacea) found in colonies mostly in warm shallow waters around coral reefs. The body of a sea fan is supported by a skeleton formed from horny protein-like material. The growth is typically two-dimensional, producing a fan-like colony. Related category    • ZOOLOGY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP