New species of deep-sea coral - Gersemia juliepackardae
Description
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. The new species, Gersemia juliepackardae, is named in honor of Julie Packard, Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. www.repository.naturalis.nl
Keywords
Gersemia juliepackardae, soft coral, Julie Packard, MBARI
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