Letepsammia
Yabe and Eguchi, 1932, p. 58
Originally described as a subgenus of Stephanophyllia. Type species well described by Cairns (1989).
Type Species
Stephanophyllia formosissima Moseley, 1876, p 561, no fig.; Original Designation
Type Specimen: Syntype; NHM 1880.11.25.156-157; Verified; Dry Preserved
Type Locality: Recent: Philippines and Indonesia, 174-236 m
The type species is well described by Cairns (1989, p. 15). Five syntypes.
Classification
Diagnosis
Corallum porous but sturdy; costae consist of thin, delicate ridges; marginal shelf present; septa lamellar and highly porous, with complex dentition; small, simple synapticulae present; columella spongy.
Comparisons
Differs from Stephanophyllia in having more perforate septa, more complex septal dentition, a thinner base, and larger marginal shelf.
Remarks
The genus was partially revised by Cairns (1989). There are four valid species, one having a fossil record
This page has been in preparation since 04-Aug-2008 14:09
This version was contributed by Stephen D. Cairns on 01-Jun-2009 15:39.
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The editor is: Stephen D. Cairns
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