Obese Sea Pen

Cavernularia obesa

"Cavernularia obesa" is a species of marine cnidarians in the family Veretillidae. "Cavernularia obesa" is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific area. It is a bioluminescent organism whose light-emitter is composed of 2--3-benzyl-5-pyrazine.
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionCnidaria
ClassAnthozoa
OrderPennatulacea
FamilyVeretillidae
GenusCavernularia
SpeciesC. obesa
Photographed in
Philippines