Evaluating the genus Cespitularia MilneEdwards & Haime, 1850 with descriptions of new genera of the family Xeniidae (Octocorallia, Alcyonacea)

Several species of the family Xeniidae, previously assigned to the genus Cespitularia Milne Edwards & Haime, 1850 are revised. Based on the problematical identity and status of the type of this genus, it became apparent that the literature has introduced misperceptions concerning its dia...

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Main Authors: Yehuda Benayahu, Leen P. van Ofwegen, Catherine S. McFadden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2018-05-01
Series:ZooKeys
Online Access:https://zookeys.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=23368