Image of Xenophyophoroidea Tendal 1972

Description:

Description: This is most likely the Xenophyophore Syringammina sp. Xenophyophores are single celled organisms. The single cell branches and splits into hundreds of tubes which ramify and interconnect into a complex network. The test builds up as it proliferates, secreting a slimy organic cement. These are the largest structures produced by a single cell.
Item Type: Image
Title: Xenophyophore
Copyright: SERPENT
Species: Syringammina sp.
Site: Indian -- Indian Ocean -- East Africa -- Mzia-2
Site Description: Seafloor
Depth (m): 1653
Countries: East Africa -- Tanzania
Habitat: Benthic
Rig: Deep Sea Metro I
Project Partners: BG Group, Oceaneering
ROV: Millenium 113
Deposited By: Dr Andrew Gates
Deposited On: 13 August 2014