Tag: Axial Biology
Bony Fish at Axial
Several species of bony fish have been documented at Axial, of which the rattail is by far the most common.
July 23, 2014
Ciliates on Axial
Colonial ciliates are single celled organisms, members of Kingdom Protista.
July 22, 2014
Cnidaria at Axial
Phylum Cnidaria includes jellyfish, anemones and coral, all of which may be found at Axial Seamount.
July 21, 2014
Echinoderms at Axial
Seastars, brittle stars, urchins, and sea cucumbers all belong to Phylum Echinodermata.
July 20, 2014
Mollusks at Axial
The Phylum Mollusca includes limpets, snails, and clams as well as octopuses and squid!
July 18, 2014
Polychaetes at Axial
Tubeworms, palm worms and scale worms (Phylum Annelida, Class Polychaeta) are all common on hydrothermal vents at Axial Seamount.
July 17, 2014
Salps at Axial
Salps are planktonic Tunicates, and are in Phylum Chordata along with fish and all vertebrate animals
July 16, 2014