Image of unclassified Comatulida

Description:

Description: A stalked crinoid observed in the Norwegian Sea. Stalk length reaches 270mm, this one is estimated to be 200-250mm. An epimerid amphipod and soft coral, likely Gersemia sp. have made this organism their home.
Item Type: Image
Title: Bathycrinus carpenterii
Copyright: SERPENT Project
Species: Bathycrinus carpenterii, Gersemia sp.
Site: Atlantic -- Norwegian -- Asterix
Site Description: Seafloor
Depth (m): 1350
Latitude: 67 deg 01' 02" N
Longitude: 5 deg 17' 25" E
Countries: Norway -- Norwegian Sector
Habitat: Benthic
Rig: Transocean Leader
Project Partners: Statoil, Oceaneering, Transocean
ROV: Magnum 018
Deposited By: Dr Andrew Gates
Deposited On: 08 October 2009