Species Epiphellia elongata Carlgren, 1950
- Epiphellia elongata Carlgren, O. 1950. Actiniaria and Corallimorpharia. Scientific Reports of the Great Barrier Reef Expedition 1928-1929 5(7): 427-457 [427, 452-453].
Type data:
Syntype(s) BMNH 1954.6.28.14, QLD, Low Isles [16°23’S, 145°34’E].
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IMCRA
Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Ecological Descriptors
Marine.
Diagnosis
Column to 30 mm. scapus with thin cuticle, considerably thickened on tenaculi. Sphincter mesogleal, reticular in its uppermost part, alveolar in its lower part, forming a thin streak near the ectoderm; considerably shorter than that of Epiphellia annae but extending a little way into the scapus. Tentacles, up to 30, short. Actinopharynx long, with two siphonoglyphs. Six pairs of macrocnemes, two of which are directives retractors circumscribed. Six pairs of microcnemes form second cycle, with very small filaments and acontia. Third cycle represented by four pairs of microcnemes and two single (unpaired) microcnemes.
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 |