Mollusca Gastropoda | Vetigastropoda Lepetellida
Pyropeltidae Pyropelta musaica
Genus Species

NSF OCE-0939557, AT15-59

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SMNH 115452, NRM:EVmain:115452. Initial ID by Anders Waren: Pyropelta musaica. Date identified: 2010-02-15. Treatment according to packing list: 80% ethanol. Whole or partial lot moved to 95% ethanol. Preparation according to GBIF: specimen(s). Verbatim occurrence remarks: 'Unknown collect. AWA. Well narcotized specimens. FOR SEM AND CHECK.. 4 young, 1 medium and one larger specimen out for SEM. Stub #' Matched to dive number based on date and details on GBIF: Event date: 2010-1-9; Locality: Off Puntarenas, Methane seep Mound 12; Latitude: 8.930833; Longitude: -84.3125; Depth: 1007.5 m; Depth accuracy: 10.5 m.

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AD4588

Mound 12

8.9296° N
84.3127° W

995.0 - 997.0 m

Jan. 9, 2010

HOV Alvin

R/V Atlantis

Greg Rouse | Benjamin Grupe

Anders Warén

EtOH 80%

EtOH 95%

Start/end coordinates and depth range reflect sample collection events from cruise dive log. Overall dive coordinates and maximum depth from WHOI dive log: 08-55.847N, 84-18.752W (8.93078, -84.31253); 997 m.