Description
General:
Densely branched fan-shaped. Branches thin, delicate, rusty red. It is possible that some of these animals are S. torreyi which are darker in color, with thinner branches and anastomosed branches. This taxonomic group may be in need of revision.
Geographic Information
Habitat description:
Benthic, hard substrate.
Additional Information
Consulting taxonomist:
Beth Horvath, Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California.
References
Encyclopedia of LifeTree of Life
World Register of Marine Species
National Center for Biotechnology Information
Citation:
Swiftia kofoidi
((Nutting 1909)) Deep-Sea Guide (DSG) at http://dsg/mbari.org/dsg/view/concept/Swiftia%20kofoidi. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). Consulted on 2022-12-05.