Endopachys
genus of cnidarians
Endopachys is a genus of corals belonging to the family Dendrophylliidae.
The species of this genus are found in Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Ocean.
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The date and method of observation matter as much as the stated conclusion, especially where classification or consensus has changed. The source revision retrieved here is dated Apr 28, 2024. The linked authority identifier is Q3951726. None of the 0 selected statements returned an explicit reference.
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