Sympodangia
Cairns and Zibrowius, 1997, p. 136
Type Species
S. albatrossi Cairns and Zibrowius, 1997, p. 136, pl. 18, figs. c-g; Original Designation
Type Specimen: Holotype; USNM 97308; Verified; Dry Preserved
Type Locality: Recent: Samar Sea, Philippines, 208 m
Diagnosis
Corallum colonial, branches arranged in sympodial fashion; columella and endotheca lacking; axial edges of all septa dentate.
Comparisons
Cairns and Zibrowius (1997) described this genus but with uncertain family affinities, but perhaps closest to the Rhizangiidae.
Remarks
Only one Recent species.
This page has been in preparation since 08-Oct-2008 15:21
This version was contributed by Stephen D. Cairns on 16-Oct-2008 15:34.
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The editor is: Stephen D. Cairns
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