Echinodermata Asteroidea Velatida
Xyloplacidae Xyloplax
Genus

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6

PARATYPE

Sample X1. Fixative: PFA (4%). Total 6 specimens fixed in paraformaldehyde: 1 preserved in 50% ethanol and 5 embedded in resin, of which one was partially sectioned onto microscope slides.

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A4627

Main Endeavour Field, Juan de Fuca Ridge

47.9479° N
129.099° W

2200.0 m

July 20, 2010

HOV Alvin

R/V Atlantis

Kirt Onthank | Kiana Frank

Greg Rouse

PFA 4%

slides

Details are from Alvin dive log. Depth reflects maximum depth of the dive. Pilot: B. Strickrott. Observers: Kirt Onthank, Kiana Frank. Chief Scientist: Lee. Cruise AT15-67. Canadian EEZ. Dive included collection of three-year wood and bone deployments from the base of Hulk Chimney, 2201 m, 47.948°N, 129.099°W. Wood 7, timestamp around 18:55 (Ben Grupe notes).