Gulf of Alaska Seamount Expedition. Paragorgia sclerites seen under the microsco pe. 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”.
Photo Category: Ocean exploration
Photo Location: Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Alaska
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| Added On | 16th October 2015 |
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