Species Minyas torpedo Bell, 1886
- Minyas torpedo Bell, F.J. 1886. Description of a new species of Minyad (Minyas torpedo) from north-west Australia. Journal of the Linnean Society of London, Zoology 19: 114-116 [114-115].
Type data:
Holotype WA, Cape Bougainville [13˚58’S 126˚12’E].
Distribution
States
Queensland, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
South Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean
IMCRA
Northwest Shelf Transition (26), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Ecological Descriptors
Marine.
Diagnosis
Thin body wall, non-tuberculated, column of varying extensibility, but never as long as greatest breadth, may be short. Pedal disc swollen, secreting in the center a cuticular float. Oral disc of less diameter than column. Tentacles short and thick, about 40 in two cycles, inner longer than outer. Outer tentacles mere tubercles. Mouth oval with 1 siphonoglyph. Colour uniform olive-green.
General References
Fautin, D.G. 2011. Hexacorallians of the World. http://geoportal.kgs.ku.edu/hexacoral/anemone2/index.cfm
Haddon, A.C. 1898. The Actiniaria of Torres Straits. Scientific Transactions of the Royal Dublin Society 6(2): 393-520
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 |