Today, on World Day for Laboratory Animals, we recognize the role that benthic inverts play as forensic tools in the study of ecosystem health. Our lab appreciates them today and every day.

Result from the Fezouata formation #paleostream !
Behold the emperor of the Ordovician visits its benthic subjects!

Remember when Ptychodus was believed to be a giant benthic shark? :B

It’s fantastic to see these exceptional specimens of Ptychodus published, which confirm that it’s a pelagic galeomorph and not a benthic hybodont. However, I’m highly skeptical that it’s a lamniform like the authors suggest.

It's been 4 years since the description of Scaphokogia totajpe, one of the most strange cetaceans from the neogene, it had different habits from its modern relatives being probably a benthic feeder that lived closer to the shore.

Somnigoji. His species are benthic carnivores that feed on just about anything, from titanic boat sized mollusks to the sunken carcasses of other kaiju

Chtonobdella limbata is a species of leech found in freshwater habitats, particularly in North America. Recognized by its distinct coloration and segmented body, it is a benthic predator preying on small invertebrates. These leeches play a role in aquatic ecosystems by…

Look at my dog his name is Benthic Seeper and he comes form deep below what anyone could ever call a 'sea'
(Painting doodle)
#art #art work #digitalart #doodle #creaturedesign #monsterdesign

Smooth collection of this benthic ctenophore! Schmidt Ocean dive 674 #SalasyGomezRidge

🚨 New solutan echinoderms from the Fezouata Shale reveal an even more diverse and complex benthic community 🥳
frontiersin.org/articles/10.33…

Plectronocerida is the most basal clade of cephalopods - unlike their ancestors plectronocerids had siphuncles regulating amount of gas in their chambered shells to help in locomotion, but still are considered rather benthic.
#cephalopod evolution #cambrian #paleoart #cephalopod

501st Japanese Garrison trading cards
Benthic

501st入隊のコスチューム。マニアック過ぎて世界で数名しかいません。

Atlantic Shores: '[we] recognize community concerns surrounding EMF & marine life. Research does indicate that marine organisms, including elasmobranchs (sharks, skates), some fish (eels, sturgeons), sea turtles and benthic invertebrates are electrically sensitive.' #Endangered

Research on electromagnetic fields (EMF) & potential impact on marine organisms highlights concerns about underwater cable systems. Studies indicate that EMF exposure can influence the development & behavior of benthic invertebrates, including species like lobsters and crabs.

Walvis Ridge is an ocean chain of seamounts in the southern Atlantic Ocean. From 2007 to 2009 three oceanocgraphic cruises organised by the Instituto Español de Oceanografía and Namibia studied this area. Currently our research group is working on samples of the benthic community of this area.

#liushang sillies
prompt by ☆ Aedamar ☆ for SVSSS Gotcha 4 Gaza 🍉 📌 THANK YOU! !!

Nudibranchs are benthic animals, crawling over the substrate. Exceptions include the neustonic Glaucus nudibranchs, which float just under the ocean's surface, and the pelagic nudibranchs that swim in the water column.

Science-themed #Mermay Day 5: Benthic

📢Job Alert!! We’re searching for postdoctoral fellows to conduct research on benthic invertebrates and fishes under NMNH’s new Ocean DNA Initiative.
Please help us spread the word!

See the link for more: trustcareers.si.edu/en/postings/79…

What can the new Hyperspectral Imaging (HI) ROV #HIcyBot do?

· Works in two modes: sea-ice and benthic scanning (two highly interconnected worlds).

· Every frame of the high frequency imager is timestamped via GPS clock to acoustically provided underwater position and attitude.