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Swollen-Knob Candelabrum

Eunicea mammosa

Lamouroux, 1816

Swollen-Knob Candelabrum

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Summary

Saltwater, Gorgonians. Exposed or semi-exposed reefs to 20 m depth. Colonies tend to branch near the base resembling candelabra.

To be confused with

- Slit-Pore Sea Rods Plexaurella spp.

Characteristics

Size: 15 to 30 cm.
Colour: Beige, dark yellow to ochre, and occasionally purple. Dries brownish to tan. Light brown polyps. Shape: Dense, upright, thick branches, 5-10 mm across, to 30 cm long.

Habitat environment and ecology

Inhabits coral reefs. Exposed or semi-exposed reefs to 20 m depth. Colonies tend to branch near the base resembling candelabra. Polyps extend from very long tubes, giving the colony a prickly or knobby appearance.

Distribution range

BES-eilanden: St. Eustatius.

Author

[Marion Haarsma, march 2016]

Literature

- Humann, P., & DeLoach, N. (2002). Reef Creature Identification: Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas (p. 420). Jacksonville (FL): New World Publications.

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Soorten, Neteldieren

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Swollen-Knob Candelabrum

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Weekdieren (EU-Habitatrichtlijn)

Mariene soorten en ecologie

Contact

Stichting ANEMOON
Postbus 29
2120 AA Bennebroek

anemoon@cistron.nl

06-11442009

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