Alderslade, P.
(2006)
New subfamilies and a new genus and species of Melithaeidae (Coelenterata: Octocorallia: Alcyonacea) with comparative data on the structure of both melithaeid and subergorgiid axes.
Jointed axis with solid calcareous inter-nodes (fused or consolidated sclerites within a calcite matrix) alternating with proteinaceous nodes with sclerites
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