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Shelf-Knob Sea Rod

Aspect: Eunicea succinea often grows as a small and relatively dense bush, more or less in a single plane and more or less as a candelabrum, but not always successfully.
Population: Common.
Notable feature: Polyps are short and tend to grow upwards rather than perpendicular to the branch.
Environment: Close to reef, shallow waters (down to 15 metres)
Behaviour: -
  • French designation: Gorgone Arborescente Rugueuse
  • Latin designation: Eunicea succinea
  • Creole designation: -
  • Size (cm): 50
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