Species Epiphellia capitata (Wilsmore, 1911)
- Phellia capitata Wilsmore, L.J. 1911. On some Hexactiniae from New South Wales. Journal of the Linnean Society of London, Zoology 32: 39-57 [50-54].
Type data:
Status unknown, NSW, Broken Bay, 0-3 m [33°33'S, 151°19'E].
Generic Combinations
- Epiphellia capitata (Wilsmore, 1911). —
Carlgren, O. 1949. A survey of the Ptychodactiaria, Corallimorpharia and Actiniaria. Kungliga Svenska Ventenskapsakademiens Handlingar 1: 1–121 [90] (Fautin, D.G. Hexacorallians of the World. 2011. http://geoportal.kgs.ku.edu/hexacoral/anemone2/index.cfm)
Distribution
States
New South Wales
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IMCRA
Central Eastern Shelf Province (38)
Ecological Descriptors
Marine.
Diagnosis
Column divisible into capitulum and scapus. Capitulum slightly swollen. Pedal disc broad. Scapus irregularly pitted and gritty with fine sand. Distal portion of capitulum delicate. Tentacles short, slightly annulated, in two cycles, inner larger than outer, with small lumen. Marginal sphincter muscle mesogloeal, closer to endoderm than ectoderm in placement, in contraction in two parts. Three cycles of mesenteries, first cycle perfect and fertile.
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 |