Dead man's fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) closeup of polyps with nematocysts, UK.

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Nematocysts used to capture prey.

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Size: 6384px × 4368px
Location: Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK.
Photo credit: © Roy Waller / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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