Restructuring the Traditional Suborders in the Order Scleractinia Based on Embryogenetic Morphological Characteristics

摘要: The order Scleractinia includes two distinct groups, which are termed “complex” and “robust” as indicated by the molecular phylogeny of mitochondrial 16S ribosomal gene sequences. Since this discovery, coral taxonomists have been seeking morphological characters for grouping deep division in Scleractinia. Recently, characteristics during embryogenesis that facilitate clades were reported, thus clarifying a In present report, I establish new suborders, Refertina Vacatina, on basis embryogenetic characteristics, data, observations Tubastraea coccinea Cyphastrea serailia embryogenesis. particular, embryo T. has possible fertilization membrane was first observed phylum Cnidaria. suborder consists families belong to clade no or little blastocoel. subor...