Species Anthothoe australiensis Carlgren, 1950
- Anthothoe australiensis Carlgren, O. 1950. Actiniaria and Corallimorpharia. Scientific Reports of the Great Barrier Reef Expedition 1928-1929 5(7): 427-457 [427, 453-455].
Type data:
Syntype(s) BMNH 1954.6.28.28, QLD, Batt Reef, 0-2m [16°25’S, 145°46’E].
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IMCRA
Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Ecological Descriptors
Marine.
Diagnosis
Very extensive pedal disc, diameter 45 x 35 mm, on shell with hermit crab. Column smooth, height up to 12mm. spincter very strong, reticular and separated from the endodermal muscles of column by a thin strip of mesoglea. Tentacles, up to 260, moderately long. One or two siphonoglyphs, with directives. Usually 12 perfect and sterile mesenteries, mesenteries of third and fourth cycle fertile. Retractors diffuse and very weak. Mesenteries more numerous at margin than base.
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 | ||
| 05-Aug-2022 | 28-Jul-2010 | MODIFIED | ||
| 13-Jul-2010 | MODIFIED |