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Coastal Arthropods
Crustaceans like spider crabs, squat lobsters, shrimp and sea spiders all belong to Phylum Arthropoda. Scroll down to learn of the most common crustaceans at Southern Hydrate Ridge coastal community.
Scarlet
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Coastal Echinoderms
Sea cucumbers (Class Holothuroidea) belong to Phylum Echinodermata. Echinoderms are common at coastal communities. These species of echinoderm were documented at Slope Base site.
Unknown Sea Cucumber
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Coastal Mollusks
The phylum mollusca contains the classes bivalvia, gastropods, and cephalopods. Several species have been documented at coastal communities. These species were documented at Southern Hydrate Ridge and the Endurance Offshore site. Scr
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Coastal Anemones
Anemones and corals belong to Class Anthozoa (Phylum Cnidaria). Two species of anemones, one specie of coral, and one specie of jelly have been observed at coastal communities like Southern Hydrate Ridge.
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Coastal Bony Fish
Several species of bony fish have been documented at coastal communities. These bony fish were documented at Southern Hydrate Ridge and Slope Base.