Alcyonium jorgei [Alcyonium jorgei]
Description
Divers often spot this soft coral as a low, cushion-like patch anchored to rocky bottoms. Its surface can look velvety or slightly lumpy, and it sways gently with the surge, giving it a living, breathing feel. Look closely for the subtle texture that helps it blend into crevices and shaded areas.
Where To See Alcyonium jorgei
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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