Table 2.
Described and undescribed Osedax species found in Monterey Bay, California.
| Osedax species | depths (m) | sizea | palps (colour) | pinnules (orientation) | roots | references |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rubiplumus | 1820–2893 | 59 | 4 (brilliant red) | yes (outward) | long, branched | Rouse et al. (2004) |
| frankpressi | 1820–2893 | 23 | 4 (red with white stripe) | yes (inward) | robust, lobate | Rouse et al. (2004) |
| rosy | 633–1820 | 24 | 4 (red) | yes (outward) | long, branched | Rouse et al. (in press) |
| yellow-collar | 385–1018 | ∼18 | 4 (pale) | yes (in & out) | robust, lobate | Braby et al. (2007) |
| orange-collar | 385 | ∼18 | 4 (pale) | yes (undefined) | robust, lobate | Braby et al. (2007) |
| spiral | 2893 | ∼25 | none | no | filamentous | Braby et al. (2007) |
| nude-palp-A | 1820 | ∼25 | 4 (red) | no | unknown | this report |
| nude-palp-B | 2893 | ∼25 | 4 (red) | no | unknown | this report |
a
Maximum length of trunk and crown (mm) when preserved.