Sigambra healyae (Gagaev, 2008)
A new species of bathyal polychaete from the central arctic
Size
- 0.7 mm wide,
- Typical length unknown (description is based on 8 incomplete specimens)
Color & Characteristics
- differs from other closely related species by number and shape of spines on the upper and lower foot lobes and the pigmentation forward of the mouth
Habitat
- Benthic
- found in muddy substrate, at 1825-1852 m depth
- To date, only found in Canada Basin
Feeding
- unknown, presumably a deposit feeder
Life cycle
- Unknown
Page Author: Bodil Bluhm
Created: Nov 5, 2008
