Madhu, K and Madhu, Rema (2017) Xenia elongata Dana, 1846. In: Prioritized Species for Mariculture in India. ICAR - Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, pp. 389-392. ISBN 978-93-82263-14-2
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Abstract
Xenia elongata has unbranched stalks that are long, thick and smooth, from which the polyps arise. The stalks of this species can grow up to 3 inches in length. The stalk has a group of feathery polyps at the end, with each polyp situated on a 1 inch to 2 inch long stem. The polyps open and close in a pulsing motion, hence the common name of pulse corals. The corals growing in good lighted conditions are lighter coloured and stockier compared to ones growing in less lighted conditions.
Item Type: | Book Section |
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Subjects: | Aquaculture > Mariculture Marine Ecosystems > Coral Reefs |
Divisions: | CMFRI-Kochi > Mariculture Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Mariculture Division CMFRI-Kochi > Mariculture Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Mariculture Division |
Depositing User: | Mr. Prashanth P K |
Date Deposited: | 15 Mar 2021 05:55 |
Last Modified: | 15 Mar 2021 05:55 |
URI: | http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/15009 |
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