Species Hicksonella expansa Alderslade, 1986
- Hicksonella expansa Alderslade, P. 1986. An unusual leaf-like gorgonian (Coelenterata: Octocorallia) from the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. The Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory 3(1): 81-93 [81-93].
Type data:
Holotype NTM C004170 one colony in alcohol.
Paratype(s) NTM C004174 one colony in alcohol; NTM C004168 one colony in alcohol; NTM C004171 one colony in alcohol; NTM C004173 one colony in alcohol; QM GL2742 one colony in alcohol; USNM USNM 76294 one colony in alcohol.
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 |
| 05-Aug-2022 | 24-Nov-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 05-Aug-2022 | 29-Sep-2010 | MODIFIED | ||
| 16-Mar-2010 | (import) |