Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Velella velella (Linnaeus, 1758)
Classification
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Region
Field Collection Site
Collection Method
Collection Date
16 Nov 2016
Collector
Depth from
0m
Site Description
Karekare, Union Bay, north end
Habitat Notes
Found at the high tide mark on an outgoing tide. Janthina exigua, Janthina janthina and Velella velella found together.
Site latitude/longitude
-36.98483 (± 50 m)
174.46956 (± 50 m)
Last Update
20 Dec 2017
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