Red Threads Worms

All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.

All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.

Cirratulus grandis.

These worms live in clusters of calcified tubes. Each worm has up to 11 pairs of branchial filaments. Photographed at 20 m depth.

All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.

All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.

Description: Operational taxonomic unit: Cirratulidae 'Monticellina-like'. Common and wide-spread group of polychaetes. Size: approximately: 30 mm long. Macrofauna (sieved on 0.5 mm). Item Type: Image Title: Cirratulidae sp. Copyright: SERPENT project Species: Cirratulidae sp. Site: Atlantic -- Norwegian -- Dalsnuten Site Description: Seafloor Depth (m): 1452 Latitude: 66 deg 34' 33" N Longitude: 3 deg 32' 46" E Countries: Norway -- Norwegian Sector Habitat: Benthic Rig: Aker Barents Project Partners: Shell, Aker Drilling, Oceaneering ROV: Magnum 142 Deposited By: Dr K Kroeger Deposited On: 14 July 2011