Biology:Alcyonidium diaphanum
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Short description: Species of moss animal
| Alcyonidium diaphanum | |
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| Family: | Alcyonidiidae
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| Genus: | Alcyonidium
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| Species: | A. diaphanum
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| 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
- http://www.habitas.org.uk/marinelife/species.asp?item=Y1370 Article with image
Wikidata ☰ Q2905800 entry
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