The sun-burst soft coral (Malacacanthus capensis) is a species of colonial soft corals in the family Malacacanthidae. It is the only species known in the genus Malacacanthus.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Sun-burst soft coral 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Cnidaria
- Class
- Anthozoa
- Order
- Malacalcyonacea
- Family
- Malacacanthidae
- Genus
- Malacacanthus
- Species
- Malacacanthus capensis
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