The nephtheid soft coral genus Gersemia Marenzeller, 1878, with the description of a new species from the northeast Pacific and a review of two additional species (Octocorallia: Alcyonacea)

• Main Authors: Williams, G.C, Lundsten, L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: 42.72; Anthozoa; Cnidaria; eastern Pacific; Nephtheidae: Gersemia; new species; Octocorallia: Alcyonacea

A new species of nephtheid soft coral inhabiting the northeast Pacific Ocean is described from samples collected using remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and a benthic trawl. Two hundred thirty ROV video observations provide additional information about the biogeographical distribution and habitat ch...