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Family Plexauridae

NORTHEAST PACIFIC

Muricea californica

Rock Quarry, Catalina, California, 30 feet

GOLDEN GORGONIAN

Common on rock in shaded areas exposed to current.  Attains 4 feet, branch diameter of 1/2 inch.  Polyps are yellow.  Southern & Baja California.