Image of Unciolidae Myers & Lowry 2003

Description:

Description: An amphipod, likely Neohela lamina in its burrow at 1350 m water depth. Brittle stars, probably Ophiacantha bidentata, were common in the area and can be also be seen in the images.
Item Type: Image
Title: Neohela sp.
Copyright: SERPENT Project
Species: Neohela (lamina), Ophiacantha bidentata
Behaviour: Neohela digs 10 cm deep burrows, in which this specimen can be seen. Similar burrows were common at the Asterix site
Site: Atlantic -- Norwegian -- Asterix
Site Description: Seafloor
Depth (m): 1350
Latitude: 5 deg 17' 25" N
Longitude: 67 deg 01' 02" E
Countries: Norway -- Norwegian Sector
Habitat: Benthic
Rig: Transocean Leader
Project Partners: StatoilHydro, Oceaneering, Transocean
ROV: Magnum 018
Deposited By: Dr Andrew Gates
Deposited On: 22 April 2009