Drifa [Drifa]
Description
Drifa is a less commonly known genus of the Alcyoniidae family, characterized by its small, encrusting colonies that often resemble a thin layer of velvet. These colonies can be found in a range of colors, mostly in shades of brown or green. Drifa species are usually located in deeper waters and can cover large areas of the sea floor, providing habitat for a variety of marine organisms.
Species

Glacier Shell [Drifa glazioviana]
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Brown Drifa [Drifa browni]
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Chestnut Drifa [Drifa castanea]
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White Drifa [Drifa albula]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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Order |
Soft Corals
Alcyonacea
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Family |
Alcyoniidae
Alcyoniidae
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Statistics
- Species 4