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Retracted polyps form conspicuous calyces that are either conical or
hemispherical , usually 1,0-1,5 mm in diameter . Anthocodia with crown and
points of mostly strongly tuberculated spindles and clubbed spindles , 0,08–0,2
mm long .
Retracted polyps form conspicuous calyces that are either conical or
hemispherical , usually 1,0-1,5 mm in diameter . Anthocodia with crown and
points of mostly strongly tuberculated spindles and clubbed spindles , 0,08–0,2
mm long .
Page 209
Polyps monomorphic , capable of retracting completely int chyme or anthocodiae
retracting into permanent calyces . A diverse family of 30 genera ; widespread in
the Atlantic , Indian , and Pacific Oceans . At least five genera in southern Africa ...
Polyps monomorphic , capable of retracting completely int chyme or anthocodiae
retracting into permanent calyces . A diverse family of 30 genera ; widespread in
the Atlantic , Indian , and Pacific Oceans . At least five genera in southern Africa ...
Page 249
Comparison of the two specimens shows no appreciable differences , except for
the size of the calyces , which vary depending on the state of retraction . I
therefore consider Eugorgia lineata to be a junior synonym of Leptogorgia
gilchristi .
Comparison of the two specimens shows no appreciable differences , except for
the size of the calyces , which vary depending on the state of retraction . I
therefore consider Eugorgia lineata to be a junior synonym of Leptogorgia
gilchristi .
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Acabaria Algoa Bay Anthocodiae appear arising arranged Atlantic Axis basal Bayer branches calyces calyx Cape Province capensis capstans central clubs coast Coenenchymal sclerites collected Colonies examined Colony colour composed considered conspicuous cortex crown cylindrical depth described Detail Diagnosis Colonies dichotomous Distribution dredge Durban East London elongate entire colony Esper Eunicella Family figure flattened G. C. Williams genera genus gilchristi gorgonians Gray height Hickson July known Kükenthal lateral length Leptogorgia longitudinal material medulla mm in length mm long Natal northern Pallas palma pinnate planar Point Polyps possession present R.V. Meiring Naude record Remarks represents retraction rounded Scale bar scales Scanning electron micrographs SCUBA separate showing sides Simpson Simpsonella single slightly South South Africa southern Africa sparsely specimens spindles stem Stiasny Surface thin Thomson Transkei tuberculated Type locality Type species usually Verrill whorls Wright & Studer yellow
Bibliographic information
| Title | Annals of the South African Museum, Volume 101, Issue 8 Annals of the South African Museum, South African Museum |
| Author | South African Museum |
| Publisher | West, Newman & Company for the trustees of the Museum, 1992 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 21 Jul 2016 |
| ISBN | 0868131318, 9780868131313 |
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