Ctenocella
| Ctenocella | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Subphylum: | Anthozoa |
| Class: | Octocorallia |
| Order: | Scleralcyonacea |
| Family: | Ellisellidae |
| Genus: | Ctenocella Valenciennes, 1855[1] |
Ctenocella is a genus of coral that was first described by Achille Valenciennes in 1855.[2][1]
Description
Its colony's structure has twigs that are vertically upright from the upper sides of the branches. The spicules are warty double clubs.[3]
Diversity
The following species are assigned to this genus:[1]
- Ctenocella lyra Toeplitz, 1919
- Ctenocella ochracea (Studer, 1890)
- Ctenocella pectinata (Pallas, 1766)
- Ctenocella ramosa (Simpson, 1910)
References
- 1 2 3 "Ctenocella Valenciennes, 1855". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ WoRMS. "Ctenocella Valenciennes, 1885". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
- ↑ Siboga-Expedite p.14. Google books. Retrieved 15 May 2026