Eunicea laciniata [Eunicea laciniata]

Description
A species of Warty Sea Rods that is found in the western central Atlantic. It lives in marine environments and is non-reef associated. It is sessile, colonial, and usually reaches a length of 1.5 cm. Its color varies from pale lavender to dark purple.
Taxonomy
Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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Order |
Soft Corals
Alcyonacea
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Family |
Gorgoniidae
Gorgoniidae
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Genus |
Warty Sea Rods
Muricea
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