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)

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ECHINODERMATA; STELLEROIDEA; Asteroidea; Forcipulatida; Brisingidae; Novodinia pandina (Sladen)