Species Ellisella ceylonensis (Simpson, 1910)
- Scirpearia ceylonensis Simpson, J.J. 1910. A revision of the Gorgonellidae:1, the Juncellid group. Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy 28 B(7): 247-386 [355].
Type data:
Holotype BMNH 1933.03.13.124 one colony in alcohol. - Verrucella flaviflora Nutting, C.C. 1910. The Gorgonacea of the Siboga Expedition VI The Gorgonellidae. Siboga Expéditie Monographie 13b3: 1-39 [12].
Type data:
Holotype ZMA COEL 3612 specimen in alcohol (Nutting designated Verrucella flaviflora as a "New Name", but gave no clues as to what name it replaced. The description is written as though it is a new species, and it is possible that this was the original intention).
Generic Combinations
- Ellisella ceylonensis (Simpson, 1910). —
Kükenthal, W. 1924. Gorgonaria. Das Tierreich 47: 1-478 [366]
Ecological Descriptors
Hard bottom, marine, sessile.
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 |
| 14-Nov-2011 | ADDED |