Biology:Alcyonidium diaphanum

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Short description: Species of moss animal


Alcyonidium diaphanum
Alcyonidium diaphanum WBRF CEND0313 ADDGT04 STN 186 A1 006.jpg
Seabed image with the sea chervil indicated
Scientific classification
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Family:
Alcyonidiidae
Genus:
Alcyonidium
Species:
A. diaphanum
Binomial name
Alcyonidium diaphanum

Alcyonidium diaphanum, commonly called the sea-chervil (after the herb which it resembles), is a species of bryozoan found in the North Atlantic. It can cause a rash known as "Dogger Bank itch" when handled for prolonged periods.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q2905800 entry