Hansenothuria benti, new genus, new species (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea) from the tropical western Atlantic: a bathyal, epibenthic holothurian with swimming abilities

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HBOI Faculty Contributions
Contributors
Miller, John E.
Pawson, David L.
Publisher
The Biological Society of Washington
Date Issued
1989
Note

Hansenothuria benti, new genus, new species, is described and illustrated from material collected with the Research Submersibles JohnsonSea-Link I and II on bathyal slopes of the Bahama Islands at depths of 639904m. This species was also observed at St. Vincent, Lesser Antilles, at depths of 363-447 m. On several occasions, H. benti has been observed to swim in response to physical disturbance.

Language
English
Type
Text
Genre
article
Extent
11 p.
Subject (Topical)
Echinodermata--Classification
Holothuroidea
Sea cucumbers
Identifier
3321233
Additional Information
Hansenothuria benti, new genus, new species, is described and illustrated from material collected with the Research Submersibles JohnsonSea-Link I and II on bathyal slopes of the Bahama Islands at depths of 639904m. This species was also observed at St. Vincent, Lesser Antilles, at depths of 363-447 m. On several occasions, H. benti has been observed to swim in response to physical disturbance.
This manuscript is an author version with the final publication available and may be cited as: Miller, J. E., & Pawson, D. L. (1989). Hansenothuria benti, new genus, new species (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea) from the tropical western Atlantic: a bathyal, epibenthic holothurian with swimming abilities. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington, 102(4), 977-986.
Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution #714.
Date Backup
1989
Date Text
1989
Date Issued (EDTF)
1989
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IID
FADT3321233
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single unit
Organizations
Attributed name: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Person Preferred Name

Miller, John E.

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11 p.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3321233
Title Plain
Hansenothuria benti, new genus, new species (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea) from the tropical western Atlantic: a bathyal, epibenthic holothurian with swimming abilities
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http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3321233
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The Biological Society of Washington
1989
single unit
Title
Hansenothuria benti, new genus, new species (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea) from the tropical western Atlantic: a bathyal, epibenthic holothurian with swimming abilities
Other Title Info

Hansenothuria benti, new genus, new species (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea) from the tropical western Atlantic: a bathyal, epibenthic holothurian with swimming abilities