Distribution
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Australia (Cairns & Parker, 1992; Cairns, 1998; Cairns, 2004; present study), 128-1220 m.
Diagnostic Description
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Corallum ceratoid to cornute, gradually tapering to a curved pedicel. Calice slightly elliptical (GCD:LCD between 1.05-1.14). Theca porcellanous composed of equal flat costae that bear low rounded granules. Septa arranged in 3 size-classes according to the formula: S1>S2>S3. Specimens examined have about 80 septa (20:20:40), and consequently 20 well-developed pali (P2). Primary septa moderately exsert, extending about 3/5 distance to columella, with straight vertical axial edges. Paliferus secondaries less exsert and about 2/3 width of primaries, bearing straight to slightly sinuous axial edges. Tertiaries slightly less exsert and wide than secondaries with straight axial edges. Fossa shallow, containing a robust and fascicular columella.
Biology
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azooxanthellate
van der Land, J. (ed). (2008). UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms (URMO).
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Depth range
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128-1220 m
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