Scaleworms at Axial
Scaleworms are flat-bodied, segmented Polychaetes that are very commonly observed
Scaleworms are flat-bodied, segmented Polychaetes that are very commonly observed
HD Video of Tube worms, palm worms and scaleworms on hydrothermal vents at Axial Seamount.
Anemones and corals belong to Class Anthozoa (Phylum Cnidaria).
Jellyfish are quite common at Axial. Several have been photographed and videotaped, however, only a few have been identified to date
Two unknown species of seastars (Class Asteroidea) have been photographed at Axial.
Brittle stars belong to Class Ophiuroidea, and have radial symmetry, with five skinny arms extending from their central disc, or body.
HD Video of seastars, brittle stars, sea cucumbers, and urchins on Axial Seamount.