Pteronisis
| Pteronisis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
| |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Subphylum: | Anthozoa |
| Class: | Octocorallia |
| Order: | Scleralcyonacea |
| Family: | Mopseidae |
| Genus: | Pteronisis Alderslade, 1998 |
| Species | |
Pteronisis is a genus of coral in the family Mopseidae.[1] The name derives from Greek pteron, meaning "feather", in allusion to the pinnate branching.[2]
Description
Most specimens are smaller than 20 cm, but can reach up to at least 36 cm.[2] The genus is mostly planar, pinnate, and profusely branched, with at least one exception.[2] Axial internodes are generally colorless, greyish white, or sometimes pale shades of pink or red.[2] Axial nodes are generally light to dark brown near the base of the plant, yellowish to yellowish brown in the principal branches, and pale yellow, white, or colorless, with a darker central band, in the pinnae.[2]
References
- ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Pteronisis". Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d e 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 No. 55: 1-360.
 | This Octocorallia-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |
Content Disclaimer
Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.
- The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
- There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
- It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
- Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
- Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.