Studies on the Soft Corals (Octocorallia : Alcyonacea) of Andaman Islands, Bay of Bengal

Contents: Introduction. 1. Morphology of alcyonarians. 2. Glossary of morphological characters. 3. Collection and preservation of soft corals. 4. Preparation of sclerities. 5. Systematic account. 6. Ecology: i. Interaction with other organisms. ii. Distribution. iii. Biodiversity values. References. Annexure.