Tag: Axial Biology

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.

Sea Urchins belong to Class Echinoidea (Phylum Echinodermata).

Class Holothuria consists of the somewhat humorous Sea Cucumbers

HD Video of seastars, brittle stars, sea cucumbers, and urchins on Axial Seamount.

Limpets and other marine snails are extremely common on Axial’s hydrothermal vents.

Octopuses and squid

HD Video of limpets, snails, octupuses and squid at Axial Seamount.

Axial Seamount’s spider crabs, squat lobsters, shrimp and sea spiders all belong to Phylum Arthropoda.

Spider Crabs and Squat Lobsters are the two most common Crustaceans at Axial