831 species

Cycloseris erosa

(Döderlein, 1901)

Cycloseris

Milne Edwards and Haime, 1849

Characters: Polyps are approximately circular, nearly flat to strongly convex, with a flat or concave undersurface. The central arch is well formed. Septa are irregular, with ragged margins.

Colour: Brown or mottled.

Similar Species: Cycloseris curvata, which has characteristically curved septa and usually lacks a central arch.

Habitat: Soft inter-reef substrates.

Abundance: Rare.

Taxonomic Note: Considered a junior synonym of Cycloseris tenuis by Hoeksema (1989a). However, it is retained here because of characteristic differences in septal configuration.

COTW History since Veron (2000a)
  • Family: All families are currently under review
  • Genus/species: No change