Differences between anthilia and clavularia

[StickFish]

What are the physical characteristics to distingiwush beteen the two.

im going to go on a pic hunt soon, but i seem to remember being fairly vague about it back then so its always good to ask.

 

[seapug]

I think anthelia are more slimy/mushy bodied like Xenia. Clavularia are more rubbery textured.

 

[roxy25]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10097589#post10097589 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by seapug
I think anthelia are more slimy/mushy bodied like Xenia. Clavularia are more rubbery textured.

that is correct anthelia also grows like xenia ( not as fast ) but they just sprout more stalks.

Clavularia grows like veins they make little vein paths and sprout new stocks. The stocks are rubberish because they are filled with water.

you can also tell Anthelia from clavularia by looking at the hands. Usually Anthelia is thin and whispy, in the center you will see a mouth/hole

clavularia has thick hands and fingers , there centers are full also.