Alcyonium compactofestucum [Alcyonium compactofestucum]
Description
This species typically appears as a dense, compact colony that can look like a tightly packed cushion or mound. Underwater, it can be surprisingly dynamic—subtle movement with the surge helps it blend into the seascape while still catching the eye. Divers may spot a fine, textured surface where many small polyps contribute to the colony’s overall “soft” appearance.
Where To See Alcyonium compactofestucum
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Anthozoans
Anthozoa
|
| Order |
Octocorallians
Octocorallia
|
| Family |
Soft corals (Malacaclyonacea group)
Malacalcyonacea
|
| Genus |
Alcyoniids
Alcyoniidae
|
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