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Coryne Gaertner 1774

Coryne

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Coryne is a genus of hydrozoans belonging to the family Corynidae.

Derivation of genus name

κορυνε ( = korune ) is a Greek word meaning "club" ( in the sense of "cudgel" or "bludgeon" ) - in reference to certain club-like organs borne by the animal.

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Coryne: Brief Summary

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Coryne is a genus of hydrozoans belonging to the family Corynidae.

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Diagnosis

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The least inclusive clade comprising the species Coryne pusilla Gaertner, 1774; C. pintneri Schneider, 1898; and C. eximia Allman, 1859.

Reference

Fabian, A. & Germishuizen, G. (1997) Wild Flowers of Northern South Africa. Fernwood Press, Vlaeburg. Pages 334 - 335 (Includes a picture).

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