SM692 Eunicea msp.1
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Key Details
| SMID | SM692 |
| Catami | Bottle-brush |
| Identification Features | Multiple species are known to occur in Bermuda, however, it is not possible to distinguish individual taxa without prior microscopic examination. Colonies of this genus are branched, forming bushy or candalebrum-like structures, and <1 m tall. When polyps are retracted, calyces are prominently extracted forming knobby protuberances (e.g. in Eunicea tourneforti Milne Edwards & Haime, 1857). Colour shades of brown/grey, occasionally purple. |
| Year Identified | no data |
| Verification Status | ID from Image Only |
| Physical Sample | no data |
| WoRMS AphiaID | 291322 |
Taxonomy
| Phylum | Cnidaria |
| Class | Anthozoa |
| Order | Malacalcyonacea |
| Family | Plexauridae |
| Genus | Eunicea |
| Species | - |
Morphology
| Cnidaria |
| Corals |
| Black and Octocorals |
| Bottlebrush |
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