AfReMaS taxon details
original description
Goldfuss, G.A., 1818. Ueber die Classification der Zoophyten. Isis, 1818 : 1008-1013. page(s): 1012; note: originally introduced as Porpitae Goldfuss, 1818 (incorrect name formation) emended to Porpitidae by Guilding (1828) [details] 
context source (Hexacorallia)
Fautin, Daphne G. (2013). Hexacorallians of the World. (look up in IMIS) [details]
basis of record
Bouillon, J.; Boero, F. (2000). Synopsis of the families and genera of the Hydromedusae of the world, with a list of the worldwide species. <i>Thalassia Salent. 24</i>: 47-296 (look up in IMIS) [details]
Present Inaccurate Introduced: alien Containing type locality
From editor or global species database
Schematic organisation of the Porpitidae, from Schuchert (2010)
Velella velella, mouth of Brunswick River, New South Wales, Australia
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