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Thesea guadalupensis is a small, sparsely branched white sea fan with long branches that can grow up to 20 cm high.
The branches are typically 2 mm thick and have distinct conical calyxes that are evenly distributed.
The sclerites are exclusively white and consist of elongated plates with transverse ridges on the outside and bumps on the inside.
The inner coenenchyma consists of small spindles with scattered tubercles.
Remarks:
From other white Thesea species, Thesea guadalupensis is easily recognized by its branching and conical calyxes.
Etymology:
The species name "guadalupensis" comes from the type locality of the island group "Guadeloupe" in the southern Caribbean Sea.
The branches are typically 2 mm thick and have distinct conical calyxes that are evenly distributed.
The sclerites are exclusively white and consist of elongated plates with transverse ridges on the outside and bumps on the inside.
The inner coenenchyma consists of small spindles with scattered tubercles.
Remarks:
From other white Thesea species, Thesea guadalupensis is easily recognized by its branching and conical calyxes.
Etymology:
The species name "guadalupensis" comes from the type locality of the island group "Guadeloupe" in the southern Caribbean Sea.
