Nephtheidae

	Nephtheidae Nephtheidae is a Family (biology), family of Alcyonacea, soft corals in the phylum Cnidaria. Members of this family are known as carnation corals, tree corals or colt soft corals. They are very attractive and show a wide range of rich and pastel colours including reds, pinks, yellows and purples. They are popular with reef aquarium hobbyists. Most of these corals are arborescent and have little knobs on the end of their rubbery branches. The coral polyp (zoology), polyps tend to retract in the daytime which gives these corals their alternative name of broccoli corals because of their resemblance to the vegetable. At night the polyps emerge and extend their tentacles to feed, looking like little bunches of flowers on the ends of the branches. Genera The World Register of Marine Species includes the following genus, genera in this family (biology), family: ''Capnella'' Gray, 1869 ''Chondronephthya'' Utinomi, 1960 ''Chromonephthea'' van Ofwegen, 2005 ''Coronephthya'' Utinomi, 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Eunephthya ''Eunephthya'' is a genus of soft corals in the family Nephtheidae Nephtheidae is a Family (biology), family of Alcyonacea, soft corals in the phylum Cnidaria. Members of this family are known as carnation corals, tree corals or colt soft corals. They are very attractive and show a wide range of rich and pastel .... The genus is only known from South AfricaMcFadden C.F. & Van Ofwegen L.P. 2012. A revision of the soft coral genus, ''Eunephthya'' Verrill, 1869 (Anthozoa: Octocorallia: Nephtheidae), with a description of four new species from South Africa ''Zootaxa'' 3485 1-25 Species '' Eunephthya celata'' McFadden & van Ofwegen, 2012 '' Eunephthya ericius'' McFadden & van Ofwegen, 2012 '' Eunephthya granulata'' McFadden & van Ofwegen, 2012 '' Eunephthya shirleyae'' McFadden & van Ofwegen, 2012 '' Eunephthya susanae'' (Williams, 1988) '' Eunephthya thyrsoidea'' Verrill, 1869 References Nephtheidae Octocorallia genera {{octocorallia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Dendronephthya ''Dendronephthya'' is a genus of soft corals in the family Nephtheidae. There are over 250 described species A species () is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. It is the basic unit of Taxonomy (biology), ... in this genus. They are sometimes kept in aquariums, but are notoriously difficult to keep, requiring a near constant supply of small foods such as phytoplankton. Species References External links * {{Taxonbar, from=Q291032 Nephtheidae Octocorallia genera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Nephthya ''Litophyton'' is a genus of soft corals in the family Nephtheidae. Species The World Register of Marine Species includes the following species in the genus: '' Litophyton acuticonicum'' (Verseveldt, 1974) '' Litophyton amentaceum'' (Studer, 1894) '' Litophyton arboreum'' Forskål, 1775 ''Litophyton bayeri'' (Verseveldt, 1966) '' Litophyton berdfordi'' (Shann, 1912) '' Litophyton brassicum'' (Kükenthal, 1903) '' Litophyton bumastum'' (Verseveldt, 1973) '' Litophyton capnelliformis'' (Thomson & Dean, 1931) '' Litophyton carnosum'' (Kükenthal) '' Litophyton cervispiculosum'' (Thomson & Dean, 1931) '' Litophyton chabrolii'' (Andouin, 1828) ''Litophyton columnaris'' (Studer, 1895) '' Litophyton compactum'' (Verseveldt, 1966) '' Litophyton concinnum'' (Kükenthal, 1905) '' Litophyton corallinum'' (Kükenthal, 1910) ''Litophyton crassum'' (Kükenthal, 1903) ''Litophyton cupressiformis'' (Kükenthal, 1903) ''Litophyton curvum'' van Ofwegen, 2016 ''Litophyton debilis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Gersemia Antarctica ''Gersemia'' is a genus of soft corals in the family Nephtheidae. Species in this genus are found in cold temperate and polar seas at depths ranging from to over . The type species is '' Gersemia loricata''. Characteristics Colonies of ''Gersemia'' are arborescent, growing erectly with one main stem. The polyps are most numerous at the branch tips and are unable to retract into the calyces. The walls of the stalk and branches are stiffened with sclerites which are often brightly coloured. Corals in this genus do not contain zooxanthellae, the microalgae symbionts found in some other corals. Species The World Register of Marine Species includes the following species A species () is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. It is the basic unit of Taxonomy (biology), ... in the genus: '' Gersemia antarctica'' (Kükenthal, 1902) '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Eunephthya Thyrsoidea The cauliflower soft coral (''Eunephthya thyrsoidea'') is a species of colonial soft coral in the family Nephtheidae Nephtheidae is a Family (biology), family of Alcyonacea, soft corals in the phylum Cnidaria. Members of this family are known as carnation corals, tree corals or colt soft corals. They are very attractive and show a wide range of rich and pastel ....Branch, G.M., Branch, M.L, Griffiths, C.L. and Beckley, L.E. 2010. ''Two Oceans: a guide to the marine life of southern Africa'' Description Cauliflower soft corals grow in colonies of up to 30 centimeters in height. The polyps are 0.2 cm in diameter. It grows as a large whitish colony with side branches ending in bunches of grey- or brown-tinged polyps.Jones, Georgina. ''A field guide to the marine animals of the Cape Peninsula.'' SURG, Cape Town, 2008. Distribution This species is known from the Cape Peninsula to northern KwaZulu-Natal off the South African coast, and Port Stephens in New South Wales a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Dendronephthya Klunzingeri ''Dendronephthya klunzingeri'' is a species of soft coral in the family Nephtheidae. This species is divaricate Divaricate means branching, or having separation or a degree of separation. The angle between branches is wide. In botany In botany, the term is often used to describe the branching pattern of plants. Plants are said to be divaricating when th ... with discontinuous contours. Each bundle has 10 to 12 polyps. The branching lobes have sizable bunches. References Animals described in 1888 Nephtheidae {{octocorallia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Capnella Thyrsoidea ''Capnella'' is a genus of soft corals in the family Nephtheidae. They are also commonly known as Kenya tree corals. Species '' Capnella arbuscula'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella australiensis'' (Thorpe, 1928) '' Capnella bouilloni'' Verseveldt, 1976 '' Capnella erecta'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella fructosa'' '' Capnella fungiformis'' Kükenthal, 1903 '' Capnella gaboensis'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella garetti'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella imbricata'' (Quoy & Gaimard, 1833) '' Capnella johnstonei'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella lacertiliensis'' Macfadyen '' Capnella parva'' Light, 1913 '' Capnella portlandensis'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella ramosa'' Light, 1913 '' Capnella sabangensis'' Roxas, 1933 '' Capnella shepherdi'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella spicata'' (May) '' Capnella susanae'' Williams, 1988 '' Capnella thyrsoidea'' (Verrill, 1989) '' Capnella watsonae'' Verseveldt, 1977 Description Capnella are arborescent, some species are lobed. Generally the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Scleronephthya ''Scleronephthya'' is a genus of corals belonging to the family Nephtheidae Nephtheidae is a Family (biology), family of Alcyonacea, soft corals in the phylum Cnidaria. Members of this family are known as carnation corals, tree corals or colt soft corals. They are very attractive and show a wide range of rich and pastel .... The species of this genus are found in Southeastern Asia, Australia. Species: '' Paraspongodes candida'' '' Paraspongodes islandica'' '' Paraspongodes sarsii'' '' Scleronephthya corymbosa'' '' Scleronephthya crassa'' '' Scleronephthya flexilis'' '' Scleronephthya gracillimum'' '' Scleronephthya lewinsohni'' '' Scleronephthya pallida'' '' Scleronephthya pustulosa'' '' Scleronephthya spiculosa'' References Nephtheidae Octocorallia genera {{octocorallia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paralemnalia ''Paralemnalia'' is a genus of corals belonging to the family Nephtheidae. The species of this genus are found in Africa, Malesia Malesia is a biogeographical region straddling the Equator and the boundaries of the Indomalayan and Australasian realms. It is a phytogeographical floristic region in the Paleotropical kingdom. It was first recognized as a distinct region ... and Australia. Species: '' Paralemnalia clavata'' '' Paralemnalia digitiformis'' '' Paralemnalia eburnea'' '' Paralemnalia flabella'' '' Paralemnalia pichoni'' '' Paralemnalia thyrsoides'' References Nephtheidae Octocorallia genera {{octocorallia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Litophyton ''Litophyton'' is a genus of soft corals in the family Nephtheidae. Species The World Register of Marine Species includes the following species in the genus: '' Litophyton acuticonicum'' (Verseveldt, 1974) '' Litophyton amentaceum'' (Studer, 1894) '' Litophyton arboreum'' Forskål, 1775 ''Litophyton bayeri'' (Verseveldt, 1966) '' Litophyton berdfordi'' (Shann, 1912) '' Litophyton brassicum'' (Kükenthal, 1903) '' Litophyton bumastum'' (Verseveldt, 1973) '' Litophyton capnelliformis'' (Thomson & Dean, 1931) '' Litophyton carnosum'' (Kükenthal) '' Litophyton cervispiculosum'' (Thomson & Dean, 1931) '' Litophyton chabrolii'' (Andouin, 1828) ''Litophyton columnaris'' (Studer, 1895) '' Litophyton compactum'' (Verseveldt, 1966) '' Litophyton concinnum'' (Kükenthal, 1905) '' Litophyton corallinum'' (Kükenthal, 1910) ''Litophyton crassum'' (Kükenthal, 1903) ''Litophyton cupressiformis'' (Kükenthal, 1903) ''Litophyton curvum'' van Ofwegen, 2016 ''Litophyton debilis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Capnella ''Capnella'' is a genus of soft corals in the family Nephtheidae. They are also commonly known as Kenya tree corals. Species '' Capnella arbuscula'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella australiensis'' (Thorpe, 1928) '' Capnella bouilloni'' Verseveldt, 1976 '' Capnella erecta'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella fructosa'' '' Capnella fungiformis'' Kükenthal, 1903 '' Capnella gaboensis'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella garetti'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella imbricata'' (Quoy & Gaimard, 1833) '' Capnella johnstonei'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella lacertiliensis'' Macfadyen '' Capnella parva'' Light, 1913 '' Capnella portlandensis'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella ramosa'' Light, 1913 '' Capnella sabangensis'' Roxas, 1933 '' Capnella shepherdi'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella spicata'' (May) '' Capnella susanae'' Williams, 1988 ''Capnella thyrsoidea'' (Verrill, 1989) '' Capnella watsonae'' Verseveldt, 1977 Description Capnella are arborescent, some species are lobed. Generally they ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	Nephtheidae Nephtheidae is a Family (biology), family of Alcyonacea, soft corals in the phylum Cnidaria. Members of this family are known as carnation corals, tree corals or colt soft corals. They are very attractive and show a wide range of rich and pastel colours including reds, pinks, yellows and purples. They are popular with reef aquarium hobbyists. Most of these corals are arborescent and have little knobs on the end of their rubbery branches. The coral polyp (zoology), polyps tend to retract in the daytime which gives these corals their alternative name of broccoli corals because of their resemblance to the vegetable. At night the polyps emerge and extend their tentacles to feed, looking like little bunches of flowers on the ends of the branches. Genera The World Register of Marine Species includes the following genus, genera in this family (biology), family: ''Capnella'' Gray, 1869 ''Chondronephthya'' Utinomi, 1960 ''Chromonephthea'' van Ofwegen, 2005 ''Coronephthya'' Utinomi, 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Eunephthya ''Eunephthya'' is a genus of soft corals in the family Nephtheidae Nephtheidae is a Family (biology), family of Alcyonacea, soft corals in the phylum Cnidaria. Members of this family are known as carnation corals, tree corals or colt soft corals. They are very attractive and show a wide range of rich and pastel .... The genus is only known from South AfricaMcFadden C.F. & Van Ofwegen L.P. 2012. A revision of the soft coral genus, ''Eunephthya'' Verrill, 1869 (Anthozoa: Octocorallia: Nephtheidae), with a description of four new species from South Africa ''Zootaxa'' 3485 1-25 Species '' Eunephthya celata'' McFadden & van Ofwegen, 2012 '' Eunephthya ericius'' McFadden & van Ofwegen, 2012 '' Eunephthya granulata'' McFadden & van Ofwegen, 2012 '' Eunephthya shirleyae'' McFadden & van Ofwegen, 2012 '' Eunephthya susanae'' (Williams, 1988) '' Eunephthya thyrsoidea'' Verrill, 1869 References Nephtheidae Octocorallia genera {{octocorallia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Dendronephthya ''Dendronephthya'' is a genus of soft corals in the family Nephtheidae. There are over 250 described species A species () is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. It is the basic unit of Taxonomy (biology), ... in this genus. They are sometimes kept in aquariums, but are notoriously difficult to keep, requiring a near constant supply of small foods such as phytoplankton. Species References External links * {{Taxonbar, from=Q291032 Nephtheidae Octocorallia genera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Nephthya ''Litophyton'' is a genus of soft corals in the family Nephtheidae. Species The World Register of Marine Species includes the following species in the genus: '' Litophyton acuticonicum'' (Verseveldt, 1974) '' Litophyton amentaceum'' (Studer, 1894) '' Litophyton arboreum'' Forskål, 1775 ''Litophyton bayeri'' (Verseveldt, 1966) '' Litophyton berdfordi'' (Shann, 1912) '' Litophyton brassicum'' (Kükenthal, 1903) '' Litophyton bumastum'' (Verseveldt, 1973) '' Litophyton capnelliformis'' (Thomson & Dean, 1931) '' Litophyton carnosum'' (Kükenthal) '' Litophyton cervispiculosum'' (Thomson & Dean, 1931) '' Litophyton chabrolii'' (Andouin, 1828) ''Litophyton columnaris'' (Studer, 1895) '' Litophyton compactum'' (Verseveldt, 1966) '' Litophyton concinnum'' (Kükenthal, 1905) '' Litophyton corallinum'' (Kükenthal, 1910) ''Litophyton crassum'' (Kükenthal, 1903) ''Litophyton cupressiformis'' (Kükenthal, 1903) ''Litophyton curvum'' van Ofwegen, 2016 ''Litophyton debilis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Gersemia Antarctica ''Gersemia'' is a genus of soft corals in the family Nephtheidae. Species in this genus are found in cold temperate and polar seas at depths ranging from to over . The type species is '' Gersemia loricata''. Characteristics Colonies of ''Gersemia'' are arborescent, growing erectly with one main stem. The polyps are most numerous at the branch tips and are unable to retract into the calyces. The walls of the stalk and branches are stiffened with sclerites which are often brightly coloured. Corals in this genus do not contain zooxanthellae, the microalgae symbionts found in some other corals. Species The World Register of Marine Species includes the following species A species () is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. It is the basic unit of Taxonomy (biology), ... in the genus: '' Gersemia antarctica'' (Kükenthal, 1902) '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Eunephthya Thyrsoidea The cauliflower soft coral (''Eunephthya thyrsoidea'') is a species of colonial soft coral in the family Nephtheidae Nephtheidae is a Family (biology), family of Alcyonacea, soft corals in the phylum Cnidaria. Members of this family are known as carnation corals, tree corals or colt soft corals. They are very attractive and show a wide range of rich and pastel ....Branch, G.M., Branch, M.L, Griffiths, C.L. and Beckley, L.E. 2010. ''Two Oceans: a guide to the marine life of southern Africa'' Description Cauliflower soft corals grow in colonies of up to 30 centimeters in height. The polyps are 0.2 cm in diameter. It grows as a large whitish colony with side branches ending in bunches of grey- or brown-tinged polyps.Jones, Georgina. ''A field guide to the marine animals of the Cape Peninsula.'' SURG, Cape Town, 2008. Distribution This species is known from the Cape Peninsula to northern KwaZulu-Natal off the South African coast, and Port Stephens in New South Wales a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Dendronephthya Klunzingeri ''Dendronephthya klunzingeri'' is a species of soft coral in the family Nephtheidae. This species is divaricate Divaricate means branching, or having separation or a degree of separation. The angle between branches is wide. In botany In botany, the term is often used to describe the branching pattern of plants. Plants are said to be divaricating when th ... with discontinuous contours. Each bundle has 10 to 12 polyps. The branching lobes have sizable bunches. References Animals described in 1888 Nephtheidae {{octocorallia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Capnella Thyrsoidea ''Capnella'' is a genus of soft corals in the family Nephtheidae. They are also commonly known as Kenya tree corals. Species '' Capnella arbuscula'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella australiensis'' (Thorpe, 1928) '' Capnella bouilloni'' Verseveldt, 1976 '' Capnella erecta'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella fructosa'' '' Capnella fungiformis'' Kükenthal, 1903 '' Capnella gaboensis'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella garetti'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella imbricata'' (Quoy & Gaimard, 1833) '' Capnella johnstonei'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella lacertiliensis'' Macfadyen '' Capnella parva'' Light, 1913 '' Capnella portlandensis'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella ramosa'' Light, 1913 '' Capnella sabangensis'' Roxas, 1933 '' Capnella shepherdi'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella spicata'' (May) '' Capnella susanae'' Williams, 1988 '' Capnella thyrsoidea'' (Verrill, 1989) '' Capnella watsonae'' Verseveldt, 1977 Description Capnella are arborescent, some species are lobed. Generally the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Scleronephthya ''Scleronephthya'' is a genus of corals belonging to the family Nephtheidae Nephtheidae is a Family (biology), family of Alcyonacea, soft corals in the phylum Cnidaria. Members of this family are known as carnation corals, tree corals or colt soft corals. They are very attractive and show a wide range of rich and pastel .... The species of this genus are found in Southeastern Asia, Australia. Species: '' Paraspongodes candida'' '' Paraspongodes islandica'' '' Paraspongodes sarsii'' '' Scleronephthya corymbosa'' '' Scleronephthya crassa'' '' Scleronephthya flexilis'' '' Scleronephthya gracillimum'' '' Scleronephthya lewinsohni'' '' Scleronephthya pallida'' '' Scleronephthya pustulosa'' '' Scleronephthya spiculosa'' References Nephtheidae Octocorallia genera {{octocorallia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paralemnalia ''Paralemnalia'' is a genus of corals belonging to the family Nephtheidae. The species of this genus are found in Africa, Malesia Malesia is a biogeographical region straddling the Equator and the boundaries of the Indomalayan and Australasian realms. It is a phytogeographical floristic region in the Paleotropical kingdom. It was first recognized as a distinct region ... and Australia. Species: '' Paralemnalia clavata'' '' Paralemnalia digitiformis'' '' Paralemnalia eburnea'' '' Paralemnalia flabella'' '' Paralemnalia pichoni'' '' Paralemnalia thyrsoides'' References Nephtheidae Octocorallia genera {{octocorallia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Litophyton ''Litophyton'' is a genus of soft corals in the family Nephtheidae. Species The World Register of Marine Species includes the following species in the genus: '' Litophyton acuticonicum'' (Verseveldt, 1974) '' Litophyton amentaceum'' (Studer, 1894) '' Litophyton arboreum'' Forskål, 1775 ''Litophyton bayeri'' (Verseveldt, 1966) '' Litophyton berdfordi'' (Shann, 1912) '' Litophyton brassicum'' (Kükenthal, 1903) '' Litophyton bumastum'' (Verseveldt, 1973) '' Litophyton capnelliformis'' (Thomson & Dean, 1931) '' Litophyton carnosum'' (Kükenthal) '' Litophyton cervispiculosum'' (Thomson & Dean, 1931) '' Litophyton chabrolii'' (Andouin, 1828) ''Litophyton columnaris'' (Studer, 1895) '' Litophyton compactum'' (Verseveldt, 1966) '' Litophyton concinnum'' (Kükenthal, 1905) '' Litophyton corallinum'' (Kükenthal, 1910) ''Litophyton crassum'' (Kükenthal, 1903) ''Litophyton cupressiformis'' (Kükenthal, 1903) ''Litophyton curvum'' van Ofwegen, 2016 ''Litophyton debilis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Capnella ''Capnella'' is a genus of soft corals in the family Nephtheidae. They are also commonly known as Kenya tree corals. Species '' Capnella arbuscula'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella australiensis'' (Thorpe, 1928) '' Capnella bouilloni'' Verseveldt, 1976 '' Capnella erecta'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella fructosa'' '' Capnella fungiformis'' Kükenthal, 1903 '' Capnella gaboensis'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella garetti'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella imbricata'' (Quoy & Gaimard, 1833) '' Capnella johnstonei'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella lacertiliensis'' Macfadyen '' Capnella parva'' Light, 1913 '' Capnella portlandensis'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella ramosa'' Light, 1913 '' Capnella sabangensis'' Roxas, 1933 '' Capnella shepherdi'' Verseveldt, 1977 '' Capnella spicata'' (May) '' Capnella susanae'' Williams, 1988 ''Capnella thyrsoidea'' (Verrill, 1989) '' Capnella watsonae'' Verseveldt, 1977 Description Capnella are arborescent, some species are lobed. Generally they ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]