Holothurian
Description
Probably Mesothuria. Three possible deep species described in deep Indian Ocean – Mesothuria oktaknemoides (2253m off India), Mesothuria multipes (Sri Lanka, Laccadives and Pacific Ocean 724-4066m) and M. rugosa (448-1463 Sumatra and off Zanzibar).
| Item Type: | Image |
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| Title: | Holothurian |
| Creator(s): | Gates, A. |
| Identification: | Billett, D |
| Date: | 29 January 2012 |
| Time: | 14:25 |
| Copyright: | SERPENT |
| Classification: | Kingdom Animalia > Phylum Echinodermata (Echinoderms) > Class Holothuroidea (Sea Cucumbers) > Order Aspidochirotida (Holothurians with feet) > Family Synallactidae (Sea cucumbers) |
| Species: | Mesothuria sp. |
| Site: | Indian > Indian Ocean > East Africa > Zafarani |
| Depth (m): | 2601 |
| Countries: | East Africa > Tanzania |
| Habitat: | Benthic |
| Substratum: | Deep-sea mud |
| Rig: | Ocean Rig Poseidon |
| Project Partners: | Statoil, Oceaneering |
| ROV: | Millenium 93 and 73 |
| Keywords: | holothurian Mesothuria Tanzania Indian Ocean Zafarani |
| Deposited By: | Dr Andrew Gates |
| Deposited On: | 25 April 2012 |
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