Title

Paragorgia sclerites seen under the microscope

Caption

Gulf of Alaska Seamount Expedition. Paragorgia sclerites seen under the microscope. Sclerites are tiny microscopic bones embedded in the fleshy polyps of octocorals. The large sclerites are called 'girdled spindles', the smaller ones are 'eight radiate'.

Date

2004

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP17A23_314

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (1,7Mb) / 17,6in x 13,2in / 5288 x 3966 (300dpi)

Keywords

Paragorgia Sclerites Microscope Gulf of Alaska Seamount Expedition Alaska Exploration Ocean Polyps Octocorals Girdled Spindles Eight Radiate Marine Biology Nature Animal United States America Voyage to Inner Space 21st century