Viminella verrucosa ( Simpson, 1910 )

Ramvilas, Ghosh, Alderslade, Philip & Ranjeet, Kutty, 2023, The taxonomy of Indian gorgonians: an assessment of the descriptive records of gorgonians (Anthozoa: Octocorallia: Alcyonacea) recorded as occurring in the territorial waters of India, along with neighbouring regions and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the highlighting of perceived unethical practice, Zootaxa 5236 (1), pp. 1-124 : 107

Viminella verrucosa ( Simpson, 1910)

Scirpearia verrucosa Simpson, 1910: 316–317 , fig. 32&33 (Andamans).

Opinion: This species does occur in the region.

Justification:

Literature analysis: This species was established by Simpson under the original name of Scirpearia verrucosa , stating that “The spicules (fig. 33) of this species are extremely characteristic; they are covered with long papillose warts, which are for the most part widely separated, and so give a very irregular outline to the spicules. The ends of the elongated double-clubs and double-spindles are markedly pointed, and have the form of elongated cones”, but the species will still be difficult to recognise unless the holotype is redescribed. Rao & Devi (2003) just list the species using the old original binomial.