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Stylantheca papillosa (Dall, 1884)
Hydrocoral
Family: Stylasteridae
Introduction to the Corals of BC
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Distribution of Stylantheca papillosa in British Columbia
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Introduction


Forms large, colourful patches on rock surfaces. Abundant in current-swept passages such as Porlier Pass, Sechelt Rapids, Gabriola Pass, Dawley Passage and Race Passage. Stylantheca papillosa is the accepted name according to Cairns and Lindner, 2011, Zookeys 158: 1-88.

Note Author: Neil McDaniel

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
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Synonyms and Alternate Names

Stylantheca petrograpta (Fisher, 1938)

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