Species Dendronephthya heterocyathus (Wright & Studer, 1889)
- Spongodes heterocyathus Wright, E.P. & Studer, Th. 1889. Report on the Alcyonaria collected by H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873-1876. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger 1873–1876, Zoology 31: 1-314 [210].
Type data:
Holotype BMNH 1890.04.11.014 one colony in alcohol.
Ecological Descriptors
Hard bottom, marine, sessile.
Taxonomic note
NTM Dampier, + Darwin
General References
MacFadyen, L.M. 1936. Alcyonaria (Stolonifera, Alcyonacea, Telestacea and Gorgonacea). Scientific Reports of the Great Barrier Reef Expedition 1928-1929 5(2): 19-72
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Aug-2022 | OCTOCORALLIA Haeckel, 1866 | 13-Aug-2013 | MOVED | Dr Phil Alderslade |
| 05-Aug-2022 | 24-Nov-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 05-Aug-2022 | 14-Oct-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 05-Aug-2022 | 29-Sep-2010 | MODIFIED | ||
| 16-Mar-2010 | (import) |