Isis hippuris, also known as sea bamboo, is a species of bamboo coral found in the Western Pacific Ocean, commonly near the coasts of Indonesia.[1] I. hippuris reproduce asexually, and is abundant throughout its habitats in Indonesia. For centuries, I. hippuris has been identified by its bamboo or bony-looking structure. Additionally, it is notable for producing Hippuristanol, a molecule that could potentially have anti-cancer applications. While no actual conclusion regarding Hippuristanol in I. hippuris has been published, scientists and marine biologists continue to study how the molecule could be used in cancer research and recovery.[2] Although only found in the Western Pacific Ocean, I. hippuris is highly sought after across the globe, and is seen as a symbol of beauty.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Class: | Octocorallia |
| Order: | Malacalcyonacea |
| Family: | Isididae |
| Genus: | Isis |
| Species: | I. hippuris
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| Isis hippuris Linnaeus, 1758
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- ^ Gulam, Arafat; Arief Reza, Fahlevi; Ferliana, Widyasari (2018). "Identification of Gorgonian Isis hippuris (Linnaeus 1758) Potential in Waters Conservation Area of Dampier Strait Raja Ampat Regency of Indonesia" (PDF). Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences. 78 (6): 433–438. doi:10.18551/rjoas.2018-06.50. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ Tomoyuki, Tsumuraya; Ishikawa, Chie; Machijima, Yoshiaki; Nakachi, Sawako; Send, Masachika; Tanaka, Junichi; Mori, Naoki (2011). "Effects of Hippuristanol, an Inhibitor of elF4A, on Adult T-Cell Leukemia". Biochemical Pharmacology. 81 (6): 713–722. doi:10.1016/j.bcp.2010.12.025. PMID 21219881. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ Rowley, Sonia. "Isis hippuris Linnaeus, 1758". Retrieved April 16, 2021.