Alcyonium southgeorgiensis [Alcyonium southgeorgiensis]
Description
Found in colder, high-latitude waters, this soft coral can appear as a thick, cushion-like or lobed colony anchored to the seafloor. Divers may see it swaying slightly with the current, with polyps giving the surface a fine, living texture. In the right conditions, it stands out as a resilient splash of life in cooler marine environments.
Where To See Alcyonium southgeorgiensis
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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