Maasella edwardsi

Maasella is a genus of soft coral in the family Paralcyoniidae. It is monotypic, with only a single species, Maasella edwardsi. Usually of greenish brown or golden brown color, each polyp has eight pinnate tentacles. This soft coral is found in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, at depths of between 2 and 50 metres (7 and 164 ft).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Maasella edwardsi being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Epizoanthus sabulosus
• Erythropodium hicksoni
• Clavularia crassa

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Cnidaria

Class

Anthozoa

Order

Malacalcyonacea

Family

Paralcyoniidae

Genus

Maasella

Species

Maasella edwardsi

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