Description
General:
Large, thin antenna-like papillae on the head, dorsal spots in two rows. Morphology is consistent with Benthothuria found in the Atlantic (PAP).
Geographic Information
Habitat description:
Benthic soft sediment, demersal (active swimmer).
Additional Information
Consulting taxonomist:
Jennifer Durden, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, UK.
References
Encyclopedia of LifeTree of Life
World Register of Marine Species
National Center for Biotechnology Information
Citation:
Benthothuria
(Perrier R., 1898) Deep-Sea Guide (DSG) at http://dsg/mbari.org/dsg/view/concept/Benthothuria. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). Consulted on 2024-04-25.