1. Astrochele is commonly found clinging to gorgonians, corals, etc.

2. Soft corals such as gorgonians and leather corals belong to the other major coral family Octocoralia.

3. Species of both genera are frequently found on gorgonians and corals.

4. A large rust - colored gorgonian sea fan perches against a reef in Micronesia.

5. A saddled butterfly fish feeds on gorgonian coral off coast of Palau, an island republic located about 500 miles (800 kilometers) east of the Philippines.

6. The relationships between molecular phylogeny and morphological classification are quoted and the key prospects for the study of the phylogeny of Gorgonian are also predicted.

7. The tubercles and truncated snout of this species match the color and shape of the polyps of the host gorgonian, while its body matches the gorgonian stem.