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However, Leptogorgia cofrini has a characteristic small size, branching pattern and sclerites that clearly distinguish it from other species.
The gorgonian lives in shallow depths on rocky communities exposed to strong waves and currents, it is considered very common where it occurs in patches together with other octocoral species, it is the dominant species
Leptogorgia cofrini forms small, bushy, white colonies, its polyps are colorless and are sparsely distributed on all sides and completely retracted into the coenenchyma.
The holding device at the base of the coral consists of thin layers of gorgonine with mineralized loculi filled with organic filaments, these filaments are also mineralized.
This species is named in honor of Dr. David A. Cofrin, a physician, philanthropist, and visionary science enthusiast who contributed to the advancement of research in biology.
Dr. Cofrin's interest in the formation of the Isthmus of Panama and its influence over the past 12 million years on the evolution of the diversity of life in North and South America encourages the development of extensive research
on marine biology and paleobiology.
The gorgonian lives in shallow depths on rocky communities exposed to strong waves and currents, it is considered very common where it occurs in patches together with other octocoral species, it is the dominant species
Leptogorgia cofrini forms small, bushy, white colonies, its polyps are colorless and are sparsely distributed on all sides and completely retracted into the coenenchyma.
The holding device at the base of the coral consists of thin layers of gorgonine with mineralized loculi filled with organic filaments, these filaments are also mineralized.
This species is named in honor of Dr. David A. Cofrin, a physician, philanthropist, and visionary science enthusiast who contributed to the advancement of research in biology.
Dr. Cofrin's interest in the formation of the Isthmus of Panama and its influence over the past 12 million years on the evolution of the diversity of life in North and South America encourages the development of extensive research
on marine biology and paleobiology.
