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Deepsea urchins (reminiscent of cacti) grow on the lavas at Rumble V volcano

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Description

Deepsea urchins (reminiscent of cacti) grow on the lavas at Rumble V volcano.This is the first time that this species (Dermechinus horridus)has been observed alive on the seafloor. Dermechinus horridus.

Credit

New Zealand-American Submarine Ring of Fire 2005 Exploration; NOAA Vents Program

Display Date

2005 April 22

Location

New Zealand, Kermadec Arc

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space

Keywords

Ocean Exploration