Alcyonium [Alcyonium]

Description

Alcyonium is a genus of soft corals often referred to as 'dead man's fingers'. These corals are characterized by their finger-like lobes extending from a tough, leathery base. They are commonly found in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, red, and orange. Alcyonium species are sessile with a colonial lifestyle, primarily inhabiting temperate to cold waters around the world.

Species

Red Soft Coral [Alcyonium palmatum]

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Finger Soft Coral [Alcyonium digitatum]

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Incised Finger Coral [Alcyonium hibernicum]

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Encrusting Alcyonium [Alcyonium acaule]

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Taxonomy