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Photos of articulated brachiopods

 

 

Articulated brachiopods, taken in situ.

 

 


 

Dr. Peter Wirtz, PO Box 103, P - 9125 Canico, Madeira (Portugal)...
see also his books and photos

 


Megathiris detruncata: in cave, 12 m depth - Madeira.    © Peter Wirtz

Megathiris detruncata

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Argyrotheca cuneata: in about 15 m depth at Tarrafal, northwestern coast of Sao Tiago Island (Cape Verde Islands).    © Peter Wirtz - Identification by Alan Logan

Argyrotheca cuneata

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Kraussina mercatori: in cave, 6 m depth - Santana Island, Sao Tome    © Peter Wirtz

Kraussina mercatori

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Pajaudina atlantica: in cave, 8 m depth - El Hierro, Canary islands.    © Peter Wirtz

Pajaudina atlantica

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Pajaudina atlantica (photo 2): La Palma Island, Canary islands.    © Peter Wirtz

Pajaudina atlantica

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Thecidellina williamsi : in a small cave, 10 m depth - Cape Verde Islands.    © Peter Wirtz
Described by Lüter, Hoffmann & Logan (2008)

Thecidellina williamsi

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Thecidellina williamsi from a small cave in 16 m depth at Sal Island, Cape Verde Islands.    © Peter Wirtz
Described by Lüter, Hoffmann & Logan (2008)

Thecidellina williamsi

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Novocrania turbinata from a small cave at Tarrafal, Santiago Island, Cape Verde Islands.    © Peter Wirtz
Identification by Alan Logan

Novocrania turbinata

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