gorgonin

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Gorgonin is a complex protein that forms the horny skeleton of gorgonians, which are marine invertebrates. This protein is notable for often containing significant amounts of iodine and bromine. The term "gorgon" itself originates from Greek mythology, referring to snake-haired sisters whose gaze could turn people to stone, and it can also describe an ugly or repulsive woman. The adjective form is "gorgonian".12

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…a flexible, horny scleroprotein called gorgonin, supports all branches of the colony, and the living tissues form a layer over its entire surface. The tissues are often coloured in hues of red, yellow, or orange. The polyps spread out their tentacles to form a plankton-catching net. In most cases the…
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…a flexible, horny scleroprotein called gorgonin, supports all branches of the colony, and the living tissues form a layer over its entire surface. The tissues are often coloured in hues of red, yellow, or orange. The polyps spread out their tentacles to form a plankton-catching net. In most cases the…
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