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An association between Exspina typica Lang (Tanaidacea) and deep-sea holothurians

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 May 2009

Michael H. ,
Thurston D. S. M. ,
Billett-Al  and
Elizabeth Hassack
Michael H.
Affiliation:
Institute of Oceanographic Sciences, Brook Road, Wormley, Godalming, Surrey GU8 5UB
Thurston D. S. M.
Affiliation:
Institute of Oceanographic Sciences, Brook Road, Wormley, Godalming, Surrey GU8 5UB
Elizabeth Hassack
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD
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Abstract

First reports of the association between Exspina typica and three species of abyssal holothurian are presented. These records suggest that the association is a real one, and not an artefact of sampling, but throw no light on the nature of the association. The geographic and bathymetric distributions of E. typica are summarized, and the species is shown to be a widely distributed cold water stenotherm.

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Research Article
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Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom , Volume 67 , Issue 1 , February 1987 , pp. 11 - 15
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Copyright © Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 1987

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