Alternatipathes Explained

Alternatipathes is a genus of corals belonging to the family Schizopathidae.^[1]

Etymology

The generic name, Alternatipathes, is derived from the Latin, meaning "alternating", and the suffix pathes, which is commonly used for genera belonging to Antipatharia; the name is in reference to the species' alternating arrangement of pinnules.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Molodtsova, T.; Opresko, D. (2023). World List of Antipatharia. Alternatipathes Molodtsova & Opresko, 2017. Accessed through WoRMS on 2023-06-05.
2. Molodtsova, T. N.; Opresko, D. M. (2017). Black corals (Anthozoa: Antipatharia) of the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone. Marine Biodiversity.