Alcyonium foliatum [Alcyonium foliatum]
Description
Divers often spot this soft coral as a spreading, leaf-like colony that forms textured patches on rocky bottoms. Its surface can look velvety and irregular, with small lobes that sway gently in the current. Depending on location, it may appear in muted tones that blend with the seafloor, making it a satisfying find for careful observers.
Where To See Alcyonium foliatum
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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