Sipuncula sp.
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Operational taxonomic unit: Sipuncula sp. A. Sipunculans are unsegmented worms worms (whereas polychaeta are segmented). Anterior end of specimen with characteristic two ends of the gut being twisted together. Could belong to the genus Golfingia. Approximate length: 70 mm. Macrofauna (sieved on 0.5 mm).
| Item Type: | Image |
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| Title: | Sipuncula sp. |
| Creator(s): | Kröger, Kerstin |
| Identification: | Kröger, Kerstin |
| Date: | December 2010 |
| Copyright: | SERPENT project |
| Classification: | Kingdom Animalia > Phylum Sipuncula (Peanut worms) |
| Species: | Sipuncula sp. |
| Behaviour: | facultative suspension feeder |
| Site: | Atlantic > Norwegian > Dalsnuten |
| Site Description: | Seafloor |
| Depth (m): | 1452 |
| Latitude: | 66 deg 34' 33" N |
| Longitude: | 3 deg 32' 46" E |
| Countries: | Norway > Norwegian Sector |
| Habitat: | Benthic |
| Substratum: | Deep Sea fine sediment with high silt content |
| Rig: | Aker Barents |
| Project Partners: | Shell, Aker Drilling, Oceaneering |
| ROV: | Magnum 142 |
| Keywords: | Atlantic Norway Dalsnuten macrofauna sediment Sipuncula |
| Deposited By: | Dr K Kroeger |
| Deposited On: | 22 July 2011 |
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