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Dead man's fingers ©Alex Mustard/2020VISION
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Dead man's fingers ©Linda Pitkin/2020VISION
Dead man's fingers
Scientific name: Alcyonium digitatum
These gruesome sounding creatures are actually a type of coral! They get their name as they branch out into lobes as they grow - making them look like fingers on a hand.
Species information
Statistics
Height: up to 20cmConservation status
Common