Desmophyllum pertusum (Linnaeus, 1758)
Spider hazards
photo by Veron, Charlie (J.E.N.)

Family:  Caryophylliidae (cup corals)
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 50 - 3600 m
Distribution:  Cosmopolitan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Azooxanthellate (Refs. 116012, 121684). Found on a rocky reef (Ref. 121684). In deep waters (Ref. 80485); 50 m Norwegian fjords to 3600 m Mid-Atlantic ridge (Ref. 810), in bathyal zones (Ref. 85338).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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