Aspect: Eunicea calyuculata is one of the rare sea rods not to grow in a single plane and can actually build a convoluted architecture. Dichotomous branching. Thus called because polyps grow from short wart-like mounds. Population: Common. Notable feature: Yellow-Beige when polyps are extended. Polyps tend to be short with stouter and blunter tentacles and pinnules (subtentacles) than other sea rods polyps. Environment: Rocky to sandy areas. Behaviour: -