SM142 Distichopathes filix

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Key Details

SMIDSM142
CatamiFern-frond: Complex
Identification FeaturesSparsely branched colonies, branching in a single plane like a fan. Stem and branches are pinnulate, with bilateral and alternate pinnule arrangement. Size of colonies typically small, <25 cm. Colour shades of green-yellow.
Year Identifiedno data
Verification StatusID from Image Only
Physical Sampleno data
WoRMS AphiaID289840

Taxonomy

PhylumCnidaria
ClassAnthozoa
OrderAntipatharia
FamilyAphanipathidae
GenusDistichopathes
SpeciesDistichopathes filix

Morphology

Cnidaria
Corals
Black and Octocorals
Branching 3D
Branched and pinnulate
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