Sea Pansy [Renilla amethystina]
Description
Renilla amethystina resembles a soft, fan-like “pansy” on the seafloor, often blending into sandy or rocky habitats. Divers may see its surface polyps subtly extend, creating a delicate, textured look that contrasts with surrounding substrate.
Where To See Sea Pansy
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Octocorallians
Octocorallia
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| Order |
Scleralcyonid soft corals
Scleralcyonacea
|
| Family |
Sea Pansies
Renillidae
|
| Genus |
Sea Pansies
Renilla
|