A qualitative appraisal of the soft corals (Octocorallia: Alcyonacea) off Mandapam, South India


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Authors

  • Rani Mary George Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi - 682 018
  • N K Sanil Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi - 682 018
  • T S Naomi Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi - 682 018

Abstract

The discovery of rare prostaglandins in soft corals has initiated a general interest in this group as an easily available source of several 'wonder drugs'. During the present study four species of soft corals from the family Alcyoniidae are described in the light of scanning electromicrographs of the sclerites to facilitate easy
identification. Although 28 species are recorded earlier, three species listed in the present account are new records to the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve

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Author Biographies

  • Rani Mary George, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi - 682 018
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi - 682 018
  • N K Sanil, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi - 682 018
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi - 682 018
  • T S Naomi, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi - 682 018
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi - 682 018

Issue

Vol. 54 No. 1 (2007)

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How to Cite

George, R. M., Sanil, N. K., & Naomi, T. S. (2011). A qualitative appraisal of the soft corals (Octocorallia: Alcyonacea) off Mandapam, South India. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 54(1), 99-106. http://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/6890