Description: Digital still collected as part of CODEMAP Item Type: Image Copyright: CODEMAP Species: Actinoscyphia Site: Atlantic -- Celtic Site Description: Seafloor Depth (m): -1139.37 Latitude: 48 deg 26' 17" N Longitude: 9 deg 53' 37" W Countries: UK -- Whittard Canyon Habitat: Submarine Canyon Rig: RRS James Cook ROV: ISIS Deposited By: Ms Katleen Robert Deposited On: 13 September 2013
Description: Actinosyphia sp. can modify its base to grasp structures upon which it attaches. It was found attached to rocks here. It was uncommon during field work off Tanzania but observations at 1370 m and 2400 m suggest it is likely to be found throughout the study area.
There is discussion in the scientific literature about this animal’s taxonomy. The group it belongs to have structures called acontia, thread-like extensions rich in stinging cells (nematocysts). These are absent from Actinoscyphia sp. and a few other species in the group. Genetic evidence supports its affinity with the acontia bearing species and it is suggested that they have been lost in this species.
Item Type: Image Title: Actinoscyphia sp. Copyright: SERPENT Species: Actinoscyphia Behaviour: Two animals shown. One is open, the other closed. Also note the decapod crustaceans hiding under the rock. Site: Indian -- Indian Ocean -- East Africa -- Kamba-1 Site Description: Seafloor Depth (m): 1377 Countries: East Africa -- Tanzania Rig: Deep Sea Metro I Project Partners: BG Group, Oceaneering ROV: Millennium 113 Deposited By: Dr Andrew Gates Deposited On: 04 February 2015
Description: Actinosyphia sp. can modify its base to grasp structures upon which it attaches. It was found attached to rocks here. It was uncommon during field work off Tanzania but observations at 1370 m and 2400 m suggest it is likely to be found throughout the study area.
There is discussion in the scientific literature about this animal’s taxonomy. The group it belongs to have structures called acontia, thread-like extensions rich in stinging cells (nematocysts). These are absent from Actinoscyphia sp. and a few other species in the group. Genetic evidence supports its affinity with the acontia bearing species and it is suggested that they have been lost in this species.
Item Type: Image Title: Actinoscyphia sp. Copyright: SERPENT Species: Actinoscyphia Behaviour: Two animals shown. One is open, the other closed. Also note the decapod crustaceans hiding under the rock. Site: Indian -- Indian Ocean -- East Africa -- Kamba-1 Site Description: Seafloor Depth (m): 1377 Countries: East Africa -- Tanzania Rig: Deep Sea Metro I Project Partners: BG Group, Oceaneering ROV: Millennium 113 Deposited By: Dr Andrew Gates Deposited On: 04 February 2015
Description: A venus flytrap anemone (Actinoscyphia sp.) attached to the stalk of a dead glass sponge at the seabed Item Type: Image Title: Actinoscyphia sp. Copyright: SERPENT Species: Actinoscyphia sp. Site: Indian -- Indian Ocean -- East Africa -- Lavani Depth (m): 2391 Countries: East Africa -- Tanzania Habitat: Benthic boundary zone Rig: Ocean Rig Poseidon Project Partners: Statoil, Oceaneering ROV: Millenium 93 and 73 Deposited By: Dr Andrew Gates Deposited On: 30 October 2012
Description: Operation Deep Slope 2007. Venus flytrap anemone Image ID: expl1678, Voyage To Inner Space - Exploring the Seas With NOAA Collect Location: Gulf of Mexico Credit: Image courtesy of Aquapix and Expedition to the Deep Slope 2007, NOAA-OE. Date: 13 September 2013, 13:32. Source: expl1678. Author: NOAA Photo Library.
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Description: Venus flytrap anemone (Actinoscyphia aurelia) in the Gulf of Mexico. Date: 2007. Source: NOAA Photo Library. Author: Image courtesy of Aquapix and Expedition to the Deep Slope 2007, NOAA-OE.
Description: Venus flytrap anemone. Image ID: expl7216, Voyage To Inner Space - Exploring the Seas With NOAA Collect Location: Gulf of Mexico, North Credit: NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program, Gulf of Mexico 2012 Expedition. Date: 25 March 2012, 11:34. Source: expl7216. Author: NOAA Photo Library.
Description: Operation Deep Slope 2007. Venus flytrap anemone. Image ID: expl1682, Voyage To Inner Space - Exploring the Seas With NOAA Collect Location: Gulf of Mexico Credit: Image courtesy of Aquapix and Expedition to the Deep Slope 2007, NOAA-OE. Date: 13 September 2013, 13:32. Source: expl1682. Author: NOAA Photo Library.
