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Dead man's fingers
These gruesome sounding creatures are actually a type of coral! They get their name as they branch out into lobes as they grow - making them look like fingers on a hand.
Scientific name
Alcyonium digitatumWhen to see
January to DecemberSpecies information
Statistics
Height: up to 20cmCommon