Echinodermata Asteroidea Velatida
Xyloplacidae Xyloplax princealberti
Genus Species

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5

PARATYPE

R1939-7, bulk lot, originally listed as 23 individuals but mostly fragments; 5 individuals to be donated to the Royal BC Museum as paratypes, RBCM 023-00063-001; assorted fragments remain at BIC as E11461. Hulk Vent (base), 2195 m.

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R1939

Hulk Vent. Ridge: Juan de Fuca. Segment: Endeavour. Field: Main Endeavour Field.

47.95° N
129.097° W

2195.0 - 2197.0 m

Aug. 9, 2016

ROV ROPOS

CCGS Tully

Rachel Boschen-Rose

Greg Rouse

EtOH 95%

EtOH 95%

Canadian EEZ. Tubeworm clump (Ridgeia piscesae) collected from tubeworm bush located on basalt at 2195 m.