Lace Coral (5”-7”) light green Abnormally right-handed Lightning Whelks are

Abnormally right-handed Lightning Whelks are very uncommon

On each tube is a series of polyps which each have eight feather-like tentacles

They are close relatives to other soft coral and sea fans

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Lace Coral (5”-7”) light green Abnormally right-handed Lightning Whelks areThe Stylaster corals are found in cool waters at depths from 40 to 180 feet (12 55 meters). They occur in groups under shaded ledges, caves, and overhangs where they avoid strong sunlight. The flat part of the coral faces into a strong current where it can make use of the passing plankton and other prey. They use the venomous cells (nematocysts) found in their tentacles to catch prey in these nutrient rich waters, but also to sting and deflect any