Knobby Candelabra

Seen in several dive sites in Bonaire.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Thanks so much for documenting these fantastic marine species, every one of them is a jewel. Posted 7 years ago

Mark Ridgway

Lion

So much to sea underwater... ;) Posted 7 years ago

The Knobby candelabra

Colony Form: Bushy candelabrum-like or with a few long branches; to 1 m tall.

Axis: Cylindrical, very thin at branch tips.

Branches: Thick, ascending branches; never broad or flattened, clavate; usually 5-10 mm in diameter.

Apertures: Calices with small, upturned lower lip, never tube-like, usually producing a coarse texture.

Mucus: Absent

Color: Gray to black with brown polyps. Dry specimens are deep black but with paler calices.

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