Alcyonidium diaphanum

Alcyonidium diaphanum, commonly called the sea-chervil (after the herb which it resembles), is a species of bryozoan found in the North Atlantic. It can cause a rash known as "Dogger Bank itch" when handled for prolonged periods.

Alcyonidium diaphanum
Seabed image with the sea chervil indicated
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Alcyonidiidae
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A. diaphanum
Binomial name
Alcyonidium diaphanum


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