Image of Paralvinella Desbruyères & Laubier 1982

Description:

Two complete Paralvinella sulfincola animals, ventral dorsal view (left) and dorsal view (right). Total length about 1.5 cm (shorter animal) to 2 cm (longer animal). Dorsal view. Animals were collected from a hydrothermal vent sulfide chimney at Endeavor Ridge off the Washington coast by Kirt Onthank in 2008. These animals have been preserved in alcohol, and would be orange or brownish-pink when alive. (Photo by: Dave Cowles )