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Ctenocella

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Ctenocella
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Subphylum: Anthozoa
Class: Octocorallia
Order: Scleralcyonacea
Family: Ellisellidae
Genus: Ctenocella
Valenciennes, 1855[1]

Ctenocella is a genus of coral that was first described by Achille Valenciennes in 1855.[2][1]

Description

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Its colony's structure has twigs that are vertically upright from the upper sides of the branches. The spicules are warty double clubs.[3]

Diversity

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The following species are assigned to this genus:[1]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 "Ctenocella Valenciennes, 1855". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  2. WoRMS. "Ctenocella Valenciennes, 1885". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
  3. Siboga-Expedite p.14. Google books. Retrieved 15 May 2026