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“From Veron, J.E.N. Corals of the World.”
Cantharellus doederleini
(Marenzeller, 1907)
Characters: Polyps are small (up to 50 mm diameter), flat and button-like. The orders of septa are well defined. Primary septa are thick.
Colour: Tan or cream.
Habitat: Mid-reef slopes exposed to moderate wave action.
Abundance: Rare.
Similar species: Cantharellus noumeae
Source reference: Veron (2000). Taxonomic references: Scheer and Pillai (1983, as Cycloseris doederleini), Hoeksema (1989).
Cantharellus doederleini
(Marenzeller, 1907)
Characters: Polyps are small (up to 50 mm diameter), flat and button-like. The orders of septa are well defined. Primary septa are thick.
Colour: Tan or cream.
Habitat: Mid-reef slopes exposed to moderate wave action.
Abundance: Rare.
Similar species: Cantharellus noumeae
Source reference: Veron (2000). Taxonomic references: Scheer and Pillai (1983, as Cycloseris doederleini), Hoeksema (1989).