Smith, Hamilton Lanphere, 1819-1903. [from old catalog] · Cleveland, M. C. Younglove and company · leaf 287
In the figure, the fleshy substance is removed at the extremitiesto exhibit the stony axis. It is seldom found more than a foot inlength, and is well known, being used for various ornamentalpurposes, and is obtained by dredging in various parts of theMediterranean and Eastern seas. Another species… … the organ-pipe, or tubipora, is shown in the above wood-cut*,this derives its name from its tubular appearance, being com-posed of parallel tubes united by lateral plates or transverse-partitions placed at regular distances. The polypi of this coral areof a beautiful green color. This species…
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