Dipl. Biologe Stephan Moldzio
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The sea fan Melithaea biserialis was formerly known as Acabaria biserialis according to the first description by Thomson & McQueen.
Although the coral originates from a very well frequented and scientifically well researched area, the Red Sea, only a few good photos are available.
Studies have shown that the coral reproduces sexually, see the link to: “The gorgonian coral Acabaria biserialis: life historyof a successful colonizer of artificial substrata”, in this experiment fragments of the sea fan were settled on artificial substrata, after some time new corals were discovered underneath the substrata, an unmistakable proof of sexual reproduction.
We are not aware of any imports of this totally appealing sea fan in terms of coloration. If the animal is ever found in specialist shops, it is only suitable for absolute experts due to the need for regular feeding.
We would like to thank Dipl. Biologe Stephan Moldzio for the great photo, who took a wonderful picture of the animal and was able to complete the sparse information on the water depth with his dive.
Synonym: Acabaria biserialis Kükenthal, 1908
Although the coral originates from a very well frequented and scientifically well researched area, the Red Sea, only a few good photos are available.
Studies have shown that the coral reproduces sexually, see the link to: “The gorgonian coral Acabaria biserialis: life historyof a successful colonizer of artificial substrata”, in this experiment fragments of the sea fan were settled on artificial substrata, after some time new corals were discovered underneath the substrata, an unmistakable proof of sexual reproduction.
We are not aware of any imports of this totally appealing sea fan in terms of coloration. If the animal is ever found in specialist shops, it is only suitable for absolute experts due to the need for regular feeding.
We would like to thank Dipl. Biologe Stephan Moldzio for the great photo, who took a wonderful picture of the animal and was able to complete the sparse information on the water depth with his dive.
Synonym: Acabaria biserialis Kükenthal, 1908
