Neil McDaniel, Kanada
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Synallactes mcdanieli was described in 2024 and recorded from Knight Inlet, British Columbia (Canada), to Kodiak Island in the northern part of the Gulf of Alaska.
This sea cucumber differs from all other species of the genus Synallactes in the number and arrangement of the dorsal papillae, the number of polar bladders, and the overall arrangement of the ossicles.
In addition, the sea cucumber occurs in the shallowest "water depth distribution of the genus.
Synallactes mcdanieli has a slightly rough skin, the dorsal side is more colorful than the ventral area, whereby the color whitish-beige predominates.
The roller has a total of 214 tube feet and stands out due to its relatively long papillae (up to 1.3 cm).
The longest papillae are located on the central dorsum, the papillae around the mouth and anus are significantly smaller and form a marginal palate.
This species is named after Neil McDaniel, a long-time Canadian marine researcher, photographer and videographer, in recognition of his many contributions to marine science.
Neil McDaniel is a supporter of the Marine Encyclopedia and has sent us numerous photos of marine life.
This sea cucumber differs from all other species of the genus Synallactes in the number and arrangement of the dorsal papillae, the number of polar bladders, and the overall arrangement of the ossicles.
In addition, the sea cucumber occurs in the shallowest "water depth distribution of the genus.
Synallactes mcdanieli has a slightly rough skin, the dorsal side is more colorful than the ventral area, whereby the color whitish-beige predominates.
The roller has a total of 214 tube feet and stands out due to its relatively long papillae (up to 1.3 cm).
The longest papillae are located on the central dorsum, the papillae around the mouth and anus are significantly smaller and form a marginal palate.
This species is named after Neil McDaniel, a long-time Canadian marine researcher, photographer and videographer, in recognition of his many contributions to marine science.
Neil McDaniel is a supporter of the Marine Encyclopedia and has sent us numerous photos of marine life.
