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* Bull Huss / Nursehound - Scyliorhinus stellaris
 
Bull huss / nursehound - scyliorhinus stellarisBull huss / nursehound - scyliorhinus stellaris
 
Capsule:
 Robust, elongate casule with lengthwise striations.
Capsule Size:
 Approximately 90mm long x 30 mm wide, not including tendrils (when soaked).
Horns (when present):
 Very long curly tendrils extend from all four corners, maybe snapped off.
Lateral keels:
 No frilly keel, but strong ridged margins 8mm wide.
Fields:
 Present but not obvious.
Characteristic features:
 Very long tendrils, often found washed up in clumps. Seen by divers attached to seafans and kelp holdfasts.
 
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