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Deflexilodes tenuirostratus
No full textThe long rostrum is characteristic for this species.Size: approximately 5 mm. Macrofaun
Piglet squid from Cieba field Equatorial Guinea
No full textswimming
inkingPiglet squid swimming and inkin
Squat lobster feeding on krill
No full textCatching and feeding on krillA squat lobster (Munida sp.) feeding on krill. In this image the squat lobster has caught an individual krill in its claw.
This behaviour has previously reported by SERPENT at the slightly deeper Scheihallion and Foinaven fields close to Lancaster.
For further details see:
Hudson, I. R and Wigham, B. D. (2003). In situ observations of the predatory feeding behaviour of the galatheid squat lobster Munida sarsi using a remotely operated vehicle. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the U.K. 83: 463-464.
Found at a density of 0.02 individuals per metre squared at Lancaster
Sea Pen
No full textOn seabed.Large pennatulid resembling Pennatulea phosphorea. Up to 500mm in height
Cirrate Octopus
No full textSwimming above the seafloorA Cirrate Octopus swimming above the seafloor. This is most likely Cirroteuthis muelleri as this is the most common species in the area. This identification was suggested for this clip by Martin Collins and Mike Vecchione
Parazoanthus sp.
No full textA colonial anemone in which the polyps are connected by one encrusting base. Seen here covering a rock at Lancaster