| Chordata | Thaliacea | Salpida |
| Salpidae | Salpa | fusiformis sp. inc. |
| Genus | Species |
BI-2024-10, SP2407, #DDTresearch
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Bycatch on exterior of multicore. Formalin: whole photographed individual in 15 ml. Ethanol: whole individual in 15 ml. Remainder (~11 whole individuals) to Levin lab for chemical analysis. Photos: Charlotte Seid's Google Pixel. Field identification by C. Seid: probably Salpa fusiformis based on smooth tunic, but possibly Salpa aspera.
SP2407 Station 15
San Pedro Basin
33.5179° N
118.3804° W
906.7 m
May 19, 2024
multicore
R/V Sproul
Charlotte Seid
Charlotte Seid
formalin 10% sw
formalin 10% buffered
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US EEZ, federal waters. Coordinates and time reflect MET file data for tension minimum, indicative of instrument reaching the seafloor.