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Hermit crab
No full textAt Lancaster P. prideaux were found at a density of 0.11 individuals meter square
Lithodid Crab
No full textFeeding on bait on the seabed.1000 – 1500 mm maximum dimension. Seen attracted to tuna
bait. It is either of the genus Lithodes or Neolithodes
(although sadly the distinguishing feature is on the
abdomen which is not visible). Two likely candidates are
known from this region – Neolithodes asperrimus or Lithodes ferox. Unless the video distorts the secondary spines (which should cover N.asperrimus), it is most likely to be a Lithodes ferox with a malformed or regenerating rostrum
Aldrovandia
No full textSwimming above the seabed.600 - 1000 mm length. Not a Synaphobranchidae, but a
Halosauridae, of either the genus Halosaurus or Aldrovandia. If we had a better image, I could zoom in on the top of the head to see if scales are present (Halosaurus) or absent (Aldrovandia). However, since
the brain is visible through the occipital 'window', scales
are probably absent
Poliometra prolixa
No full textGripping hard substratum with cirri apparently feedingComatulid crinoid on the seabed.
There is a specimen of the individual photographed. Its sample number is SC/201009/016#1. DNA samples are also available
Jelly Lucernaria bathyphila
No full textOn the seafloor, probably feeding.This is the only species of stauromedusa found in the region. Id of this photo has been confirmed by a world expert, A. Collins at the Smithsonian Museum
