Starfish
The starfish arms in this jar are part of the Sladen collection. They have been preserved in alcohol. The data that accompanies it reads : ‘Lightning Expedition: Station 7. In Faroe Channel. Depth 914m. Surface temp. 10.50C. Bottom temp. 1.10C.’ Location: 6007’N 5021’W
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 263/1903/R/358/1
- Category
- Natural History
- Collection Class
- Echinoderms
- Common Name
- starfish
- Simple Name
- starfish
- Period Classification
- Victorian (1837-1901)