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.
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Family: | Alcyonidiidae |
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Species: | A. diaphanum |
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