Genus Anthothoe Carlgren, 1938
- Anthothoe Carlgren, O. 1938. South African Actiniaria and Zoantharia. Kungliga Svenska Ventenskapsakademiens Handlingar 17: 1-148 [85-86].
Type species:
Cereus stimpsonii Verrill, 1869 by monotypy.
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria
Extra Distribution Information
Temperate and tropical waters worldwide.
IMCRA
Spencer Gulf Shelf Province (33), Bass Strait Shelf Province (35), Tasmanian Shelf Province (36), Central Eastern Shelf Province (38), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Diagnosis
Sagartiidae with well developed base. Column smooth, with cinclides, which are sometimes indicated by small elevations. Margin distinct. Sphincter wholly separated from the endodermal muscles of the column. Tentacles numerous, rather short, the inner considerably longer than the outer. Longitudinal muscles of tentacles and radial muscles of oral disc ectodermal. Oral disc broad. Typically two siphonoglyphs and two pairs of directives. Mesenteries numerous, about the same number proximally and distally. At least 3 cycles of perfect mesenteries. At least the first cycle of mesenteries sterile. Retractors of mesenteries diffuse, band-like. Parietobasilar muscles weak, basilar muscles distinct. Acontia numerous.
General References
Fautin, D.G. 2011. Hexacorallians of the World. http://geoportal.kgs.ku.edu/hexacoral/anemone2/index.cfm
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Aug-2022 | NYNANTHEAE Carlgren, 1899 | 13-Aug-2013 | MOVED | Dr Bronwen Scott |
| 05-Aug-2022 | 28-Feb-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 05-Aug-2022 | 09-Nov-2010 | MOVED | ||
| 05-Aug-2022 | 09-Nov-2010 | MOVED | ||
| 13-Jul-2010 | MODIFIED |