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This gorgonian is particularly conspicuous by its limp and abundantly drooping branches, this appearance distinguishes it from all other Leptogorgia species.
During the examination of the collected colonies first the question arose whether the limp branches of the gorgonian could possibly have been caused by the preservation of the coral, since the branches were bent downwards here in order to be able to bring the animal into a collection vessel.
An in situ photo of a living coral we have to owe at the moment.
Like all East Pacific gorgonians, Leptogorgia flexilis is azooxanthellate and dependent on plankton capture.
Etymology: The word "flexi" is Latin and stands for" flexible" and refers to the seemingly bendy, hanging, slender branches of the living colony.
Synonym: Litigorgia flexilis Verrill, 1868
During the examination of the collected colonies first the question arose whether the limp branches of the gorgonian could possibly have been caused by the preservation of the coral, since the branches were bent downwards here in order to be able to bring the animal into a collection vessel.
An in situ photo of a living coral we have to owe at the moment.
Like all East Pacific gorgonians, Leptogorgia flexilis is azooxanthellate and dependent on plankton capture.
Etymology: The word "flexi" is Latin and stands for" flexible" and refers to the seemingly bendy, hanging, slender branches of the living colony.
Synonym: Litigorgia flexilis Verrill, 1868
