Alcyonium haddoni [Alcyonium haddoni]
Description
Divers may encounter Alcyonium haddoni as a soft, lobed colony that can resemble a cluster of rounded fingers or folds. It’s typically found in areas where it can capture food from passing currents, so it often looks most vibrant when there’s a gentle flow. Up close, its velvety texture and slow, wave-like movement are a memorable underwater sight.
Where To See Alcyonium haddoni
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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