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Antartic Krill, Oceanographic Expedition DUNIH 2007.31.6

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Antartic Krill, Oceanographic Expedition

Specimen jar, part of a collection gathered containing examples of Antarctic Ocean fauna dredged during the Oceanographic Expedition 1925-1927. This one contains preserved Euphausia superba (Antartic Krill). This label reads, 'Discovery Expedition St: 180, Date: 02/03/1927, Net: N70H, Net Depty: 86mm, 1. 060 E Superba 2. Euthaemintes (Past sample kept)'.

Number: DUNIH 2007.31.6
Name: Antartic Krill, Oceanographic Expedition
Date: 1925
Maker: Not Specified
Location: On Display