The Stylet

Diversity and Systematics of Acoela and Nemertodermatida

SMNH UJ 11-017

Basis of record: 
Preserved Specimen
Institution code: 
SMNH
Collection code: 
UJ
Catalogue number: 
11-017
Field notes: 
just out of Südhafen (southern harbour), sample 3
Count: 
1
Remarks: 

Actinoposhiiidae species, possibly Actinoposthia biaculeata. with white rhabdoid glands, large seminal vesicle in posterior, no stylet visible but gonopore is, unpaired ovary. Long cilia in anterior end. Small body size, about 0.5 mm. Very active swimmer. Same as 11-014

Date (free format): 
110530
Depth (free format): 
9.5 m
Fixation buffer: 
EtOH
Substrate (type): 
sand
Year: 
2011
Scratchpads developed and conceived by (alphabetical): Ed Baker, Katherine Bouton Alice Heaton Dimitris Koureas, Laurence Livermore, Dave Roberts, Simon Rycroft, Ben Scott, Vince Smith