Species Zignisis alternata (Utinomi, 1975)
- Mopsea alternata Utinomi, H. 1975. Octocorallia collected by trawling in the western Australia. Publications of the Seto Marine Biological Laboratory 22(5): 237-266 [255-258].
Type data:
Holotype MTUF 1600 small colony portion in alcohol.
Generic Combinations
- Zignisis alternata (Utinomi, 1975). —
Alderslade, P. 1998. Revisionary systematics in the gorgonian family Isididae, with descriptions of numerous new taxa (Coelenterata: Octocorallia). Records of the Western Australian Museum, Supplement 55: 1-359 [300-305]
Ecological Descriptors
Hard bottom, marine, sessile.
Taxonomic note
+SS10/05 Stn: 15
General References
Alderslade, P. 1998. Revisionary systematics in the gorgonian family Isididae, with descriptions of numerous new taxa (Coelenterata: Octocorallia). Records of the Western Australian Museum, Supplement 55: 1-359
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) |