Prof. Dr. Charles G. Messing, (†), USA
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Very specíal thanks for the first photo of Eunicea tayrona to Prof. Dr. Charles G. Messing, Nova Southeastern University, USA.
Pseudoplexaura tenuis forms abundant and dichotomous branches in about one plane, the branches are thin, cylindrical, and arise mainly near the base of the colony, their diameter is ~ 4 - 6 mm.
When touching the coral, it quickly becomes clear that it produces a strong mucus.
The colour of living animals is usually greenish-yellow to yellow.
Pseudoplexaura tenuis is found in shallow reefs in South Florida and the Caribbean.
Predators: Flamingo tongue snails, Cyphoma spp, are common predators of Pseudoplexaura species.
Synonymised names
Plexaurella tenuis Kunze, 1916 · unaccepted > superseded combination (original combination)
Pseudoplexaura crucis Bayer, 1961 · unaccepted (synonym)
Pseudoplexaura tenuis forms abundant and dichotomous branches in about one plane, the branches are thin, cylindrical, and arise mainly near the base of the colony, their diameter is ~ 4 - 6 mm.
When touching the coral, it quickly becomes clear that it produces a strong mucus.
The colour of living animals is usually greenish-yellow to yellow.
Pseudoplexaura tenuis is found in shallow reefs in South Florida and the Caribbean.
Predators: Flamingo tongue snails, Cyphoma spp, are common predators of Pseudoplexaura species.
Synonymised names
Plexaurella tenuis Kunze, 1916 · unaccepted > superseded combination (original combination)
Pseudoplexaura crucis Bayer, 1961 · unaccepted (synonym)
