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Gorgonocephalus Lamarckii
''Gorgonocephalus'' is a genus of marine basket stars in the class Ophiuroidea. Members of this genus are found in coldwater environments including the Arctic, the Antarctic, and deep-sea habitats. The scientific name comes from the Greek, ''gorgós'' meaning "dreaded" and ''-cephalus'' meaning "head", and refers to the similarity between these echinoids and the Gorgon's head from Greek myth with its coiled serpents for hair.GORGONOCEPHALUS!! Because Weird is what we do! EchinoBlog. Retrieved 2012-01-21. The Greek mythological hero beheaded the Gorgon |
Gorgonocephalus Eucnemis
''Gorgonocephalus eucnemis'' is a species of basket star in the class Ophiuroidea. It is found in circumpolar marine environments in the Northern Hemisphere. The scientific name for the genus comes from the Greek, ''gorgós'' meaning "dreadful" and ''cephalus'' meaning "head", and refers to the similarity between these basket stars and the Gorgon's head from Greek mythology with its writhing serpents for hair.GORGONOCEPHALUS!! Because Weird is what we do! EchinoBlog. Retrieved 2012-01-21. The specific name ''eucnemis'' is from the Greek "good" and "boot". Description ''Gorgonocephalus eucnemis'' has a central disc up to across with five pairs of arms that branch dichot ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Endoskeleton
An endoskeleton (From Greek ἔνδον, éndon = "within", "inner" + σκελετός, skeletos = "skeleton") is an internal support structure of an animal, composed of mineralized tissue. Overview An endoskeleton is a skeleton that is on the inside of a body, like humans, dogs, or some fish. The endoskeleton develops within the skin or in the deeper body tissues. The vertebrate endoskeleton is basically made up of two types of tissues (bone and cartilage). During early embryonic development the endoskeleton is composed of notochord and cartilage. The notochord in most vertebrates is replaced by the vertebral column and cartilage is replaced by bone in most adults. In three phyla and one subclass of animals, endoskeletons of various complexity are found: Chordata, Echinodermata, Porifera, and Coleoidea. An endoskeleton may function purely for support (as in the case of sponges), but often serves as an attachment site for muscle and a mechanism for transmitting muscular forces ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorgonocephalus Sundanus
''Gorgonocephalus'' is a genus of marine basket stars in the class Ophiuroidea. Members of this genus are found in coldwater environments including the Arctic, the Antarctic, and deep-sea habitats. The scientific name comes from the Greek, ''gorgós'' meaning "dreaded" and ''-cephalus'' meaning "head", and refers to the similarity between these echinoids and the Gorgon's head from Greek myth with its coiled serpents for hair.GORGONOCEPHALUS!! Because Weird is what we do! EchinoBlog. Retrieved 2012-01-21. The Greek mythological hero beheaded the Gorgon |
Gorgonocephalus Pustulatum
''Gorgonocephalus'' is a genus of marine basket stars in the class Ophiuroidea. Members of this genus are found in coldwater environments including the Arctic, the Antarctic, and deep-sea habitats. The scientific name comes from the Greek, ''gorgós'' meaning "dreaded" and ''-cephalus'' meaning "head", and refers to the similarity between these echinoids and the Gorgon's head from Greek myth with its coiled serpents for hair.GORGONOCEPHALUS!! Because Weird is what we do! EchinoBlog. Retrieved 2012-01-21. The Greek mythological hero beheaded the Gorgon |
Gorgonocephalus Lamarckii
''Gorgonocephalus'' is a genus of marine basket stars in the class Ophiuroidea. Members of this genus are found in coldwater environments including the Arctic, the Antarctic, and deep-sea habitats. The scientific name comes from the Greek, ''gorgós'' meaning "dreaded" and ''-cephalus'' meaning "head", and refers to the similarity between these echinoids and the Gorgon's head from Greek myth with its coiled serpents for hair.GORGONOCEPHALUS!! Because Weird is what we do! EchinoBlog. Retrieved 2012-01-21. The Greek mythological hero beheaded the Gorgon |
Gorgonocephalus Dolichodactylus
''Gorgonocephalus'' is a genus of marine basket stars in the class Ophiuroidea. Members of this genus are found in coldwater environments including the Arctic, the Antarctic, and deep-sea habitats. The scientific name comes from the Greek, ''gorgós'' meaning "dreaded" and ''-cephalus'' meaning "head", and refers to the similarity between these echinoids and the Gorgon's head from Greek myth with its coiled serpents for hair.GORGONOCEPHALUS!! Because Weird is what we do! EchinoBlog. Retrieved 2012-01-21. The Greek mythological hero beheaded the Gorgon |
Gorgonocephalus Diomedeae
''Gorgonocephalus'' is a genus of marine basket stars in the class Ophiuroidea. Members of this genus are found in coldwater environments including the Arctic, the Antarctic, and deep-sea habitats. The scientific name comes from the Greek, ''gorgós'' meaning "dreaded" and ''-cephalus'' meaning "head", and refers to the similarity between these echinoids and the Gorgon's head from Greek myth with its coiled serpents for hair.GORGONOCEPHALUS!! Because Weird is what we do! EchinoBlog. Retrieved 2012-01-21. The Greek mythological hero beheaded the Gorgon |
Gorgonocephalus Chilensis
''Gorgonocephalus'' is a genus of marine basket stars in the class Ophiuroidea. Members of this genus are found in coldwater environments including the Arctic, the Antarctic, and deep-sea habitats. The scientific name comes from the Greek, ''gorgós'' meaning "dreaded" and ''-cephalus'' meaning "head", and refers to the similarity between these echinoids and the Gorgon's head from Greek myth with its coiled serpents for hair.GORGONOCEPHALUS!! Because Weird is what we do! EchinoBlog. Retrieved 2012-01-21. The Greek mythological hero beheaded the Gorgon |
Gorgonocephalus Caputmedusae
''Gorgonocephalus'' is a genus of marine basket stars in the class Ophiuroidea. Members of this genus are found in coldwater environments including the Arctic, the Antarctic, and deep-sea habitats. The scientific name comes from the Greek, ''gorgós'' meaning "dreaded" and ''-cephalus'' meaning "head", and refers to the similarity between these echinoids and the Gorgon's head from Greek myth with its coiled serpents for hair.GORGONOCEPHALUS!! Because Weird is what we do! EchinoBlog. Retrieved 2012-01-21. The Greek mythological hero beheaded the Gorgon |
Gorgonocephalus Arcticus
''Gorgonocephalus arcticus'' is a species of basket star in the class Ophiuroidea. The genus name comes from the Greek, ''gorgós'' meaning "dreaded" and ''cephalus'' meaning "head", and refers to the similarity between these echinoids and the Gorgon's head from Greek myth with its coiled serpents for hair. Five gorgonocephalus species were discovered from European waters, specifically four occurred in Scandinavian waters. The first was found at 300 m depth in the Skagerrak by Mortensen. Technological advances have made it possible for scientists to view the basket starr in situ via remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). Additional lab research has been possible from ROVs. ''G. arcticus'' populations are distributed from the Arctic to Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Basket stars move along the bottom of the ocean, and G. arcticus commonly lives in areas of moderate to strong current flow. This species is also able to live non parasitically on the exterior of other sessile animals while i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Species
In biology, a species is the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. Other ways of defining species include their karyotype, DNA sequence, morphology, behaviour or ecological niche. In addition, paleontologists use the concept of the chronospecies since fossil reproduction cannot be examined. The most recent rigorous estimate for the total number of species of eukaryotes is between 8 and 8.7 million. However, only about 14% of these had been described by 2011. All species (except viruses) are given a two-part name, a "binomial". The first part of a binomial is the genus to which the species belongs. The second part is called the specific name or the specific epithet (in botanical nomenclature, also sometimes i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tube Feet
Tube feet (technically podia) are small active tubular projections on the oral face of an echinoderm, whether the arms of a starfish, or the undersides of sea urchins, sand dollars and sea cucumbers; they are more discreet though present on brittle stars, and have only a feeding function in feather stars. They are part of the water vascular system. Structure and function Tube feet function in locomotion, feeding, and respiration. The tube feet in a starfish are arranged in grooves along the arms. They operate through hydraulic pressure. They are used to pass food to the oral mouth at the center, and can attach to surfaces. A starfish that is inverted turns one arm over and attaches it to a solid surface, and levers itself the right way up. Tube feet allow these different types of animals to stick to the ocean floor and move slowly. Each tube foot consists of two parts: the ampulla and the podium. The ampulla is a water-filled sac contained in the body of the animal that contain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
