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Taxonomy
Distichogorgia Bayer, 1979
Nomenclature
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Order: CalcaxoniaFamily: Chrysogorgiidae Verrill, 1883
Genus:
Distichogorgia Bayer, 1979
SUMMARY
Unbranched, flagelliform with biserially arranged polyps. Distal sclerites not in the form of an operculum consisting of 8 triangular sclaes as Chalcogorgia does. Abaxial body scales longitudinal.