Species Drifa erecta (Verseveldt, 1977)
- Capnella erecta Verseveldt, J. 1977. Australian Octocorallia (Coelenterata). Australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 28: 171-240 [188-190].
Type data:
Holotype DFA Ma one colony in alcohol.
Paratype(s) DFA Ma five colonies in alcohol; DFA Lb one colony in alcohol; RMNH three colonies in alcohol; RMNH one colony in alcohol; NMV 11 one colony in alcohol; NMV J two colonies in alcohol; RMNH one colony in alcohol; RMNH 2 one colony in alcohol.
Generic Combinations
- Drifa erecta (Verseveldt, 1977) [Alderslade this work, 2015].
Ecological Descriptors
Hard bottom, marine, sessile.
Taxonomic note
+ NTM Tasmania
SS02/07 stn: 29
General References
Verseveldt, J. & Alderslade, P. 1982. Description of types and other Alcyonacean material (Coelenterata: Octocorallia) in the Australian Museum, Sydney. Records of the Australian Museum 34(15): 619-647, figs 1-9, pls 1-9
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Aug-2022 | OCTOCORALLIA Haeckel, 1866 | 13-Aug-2013 | MOVED | Dr Phil Alderslade |
| 05-Aug-2022 | 24-Nov-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 05-Aug-2022 | 14-Oct-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 05-Aug-2022 | 29-Sep-2010 | MODIFIED | ||
| 16-Mar-2010 | (import) |