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Slimy Sea Plume

Aspect:	A small bush with seemingly overloaded branches bending downwards, giving the impression that they are made of heavy feathers. Branches grow pinnately (like a palm tree), from which emerge dense rows of polyps.
Population:	Common.
Notable feature:	Slighly tacky surface (hence name) due to mucus exsuded by the branches. Purple to orange branches.
Environment:	Generally settles on a rock or large stone in clear, relatively horzontal patches of sandy surfaces from depths of 3 to 15 metres, exceptionally deeper.

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