gorgonian Paramuricea chamaeleon

[Laragail]

I read that this species has psychoactive venom...

anyone know anything about these guys?

 

[Trace]

I hear they like their environment REALLY wet.

 

[Chris Anderson]

Paramuricea chamaeleon is the latin name for a type of gorgonian which are a type of coral. Corals and other Cnidarians (jellyfish, etc.) do have stinging cells.

Chris

 

[Laragail]

okay, that makes a lot more sense now.

thanks!

 

[jleahl]

Trace, you're killing me...