Primnoisis Spicata (Hickson) (Order Gorgonacea LmxFamily Isididae Lmx) From the Antarctic Sea

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Brief Description (Abstract):

Primnoisis spicata (Hickson) collected from the Antarctic sea (69?54 S and 12?49 E) during the Third Indian Antarctic Research Expedition is described and illustrated. This species was first recorded from Mc Murdo Bay and is here reported from another locality which considerably widensits distribution in the Antarctic Ocean.

Status: Completed

Purpose: Many bits of gorgonids were present in the sample but on examination all the bits were found to belong to the same species - Primnoisis spicata (Hickson). The cortical zone of the specimens was not preserved in any of the bits examined but a careful study revealed the presence of a small bit with a few polyps preserved intact. This bit was used in the extraction of spicules. Microscopic examination revealed that the spicules were eroded to the maximum, obviously due to the effect of strong formalin used in the preservation.

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Keyword(s): Earth Science-Cryosphere,

Place/Location(s): Dakshin Gangotri, Antarctic,

Project: Primnoisis Spicata (Hickson) (Order Gorgonacea LmxFamily Isididae Lmx) From the Antarctic Sea,

Topic Category(s): GeoScientific Information,

Date(s): 2020-08-25 (Creation),

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1. Name : Dr. P A Scientist Thomas
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1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
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    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
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    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Metadata Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : PointOfContact
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Extent:
Start Date : 1983-01-01
End Date   : 1984-12-31