Key Identification Features
- The branch surfaces are smooth, and the calyces from which polyps protrude are not distinctly visible.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Eunicellidae
Eunicellidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Malacalcyonacea, class Anthozoa. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Eunicellidae Species
Eunicella microthela (Lamouroux, 1816)
Eunicella microthela (Lamouroux, 1816)
Eunicella microthela is a short southern African sea fan preyed on by the camouf…
Eunicella singularis (Esper, 1791)
Eunicella singularis (Esper, 1791)
Eunicella singularis is a white branching Mediterranean sea fan that hosts diver…
Eunicella albicans (Kölliker, 1865)
Eunicella albicans (Kölliker, 1865)
Eunicella albicans is an orange endemic South African sea fan preyed on by the c…
Eunicella verrucosa (Pallas, 1766)
Eunicella verrucosa (Pallas, 1766)
Eunicella verrucosa, the pink sea fan, is a branching soft coral native to the n…
Eunicella tricoronata Velimirov, 1971
Eunicella tricoronata Velimirov, 1971
Eunicella tricoronata is a South African endemic flattened sea fan preyed on by …
Eunicella cavolini (Koch, 1887)
Eunicella cavolini (Koch, 1887)
Eunicella cavolini is a common Mediterranean fan-shaped soft coral that grows on…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Eunicellidae?
Eunicellidae animals belong to the Malacalcyonacea order in the Animalia kingdom. The branch surfaces are smooth, and the calyces from which polyps protrude are not distinctly visible. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Eunicellidae?
Eunicellidae is classified in the order Malacalcyonacea, class Anthozoa, phylum Cnidaria. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
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