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The Atoll of Funafuti, Ellice group : its zoology, botany, ethnology and general structure based on collections made by Charles Hedley of the Australian Museum, Sydney, N.S.W.
Family Fungidæ
Family Fungidæ.
Fungia Tenuidens, Quelch.
Fungia tenuidens, Quelch, Chall. Rep., Zool., xvi., p. 138, pl. vi., fig. 1.
One example, similar in size, shape, and general characters to the specimen figured in the "Challenger" Report.
Occurring on the western side of the atoll.
Fungia discus, Dana.
Fungia discus, Dana, Zoophytes, U.S. Explor. Exped., p. 291, pl. xviii., fig. 3.
A single beach-worn example is referable to this species.
Western side of the atoll.
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