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Balanophyllia (E.) caribbeana, detail of axial edges
Description Name of object: Balanophyllia (E.)caribbeanaSpecimen ID: USNM 62612
Type Specimen: Not a Type
Locality: 12°05'N, 72°13'W, 33 ms
Scale Bar Length: 0.5 mm
Orientation: See remarks
Preparation Method: Other
Imaging Method: Unknown
Remark: SEM Detail of axial edges of several septa showing both minute serration of septal edge resulting from closely spaced, small-diameter trabeculae and fenestration on face of septum.
Copyright: Public domain
PNG file - 875.39 kB - 1 024 x 953 pixels added on 2023-02-24494 viewsScleractinia taxaDigital photo, entire species Balanophyllia Wood, 1844checked Hoeksema, Bert 2023-02-24Digital photo, entire species Balanophyllia (Eupsammia) caribbeana Cairns, 1977checked Hoeksema, Bert 2023-02-24
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