| Aspect: | Although similar from a distance to Wire Coral (q.v.), which is a black coral, this octocoral's structure l is red or orange and bears typical eight-branched white polyps. |
| Population: | Common. |
| Notable feature: | Weighlessly winds its way into the open water. Readily distinguishes itself from the similar-looking Wire Coral (q.v.) by its eight-tentacle polyps. |
| Environment: | Sandy bottom. |
| Behaviour: | - |
Last update: 22/10/15
Devil's Sea Whip
- French designation: Fouet de mer de la Barbade
- Latin designation: Ellisella barbadensis
- Creole designation: -
- Latin family: Ellisellidae
- Size (cm): 300
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