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Melithaea philippinensis

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Melithaea philippinensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Octocorallia
Order: Alcyonacea
Family: Melithaeidae
Genus: Melithaea
Species:
M. philippinensis
Binomial name
Melithaea philippinensis
(Wright & Studer, 1889)

Melithaea philippinensis is a coral, a member of octocorals in the family Melithaeidae. it is native the Philippine islands it was discovered by the H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873–76 on a Zoology expedition.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Melithaea philippinensis (Wright & Studer, 1889)". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2022-06-07.