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Teredo worm, 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 Teredo worm (shipworm) and also a piece of wood taken from the Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands. Label reads, 'Discovery Expedition, ST. 54, Net: Sh.col Teredo Port Stanley, Depth of Net: 0, Date 15/05/1926'. Piece of wood inscribed 'Teredo Port Stanley'. Jar embossed with 'The Kilner Jar' and top of jar reads' Original Kilner Limited'.
| Number: | DUNIH 2007.31.2 |
| Name: | Teredo worm, Oceanographic Expedition |
| Date: | 1925 |
| Maker: | Not Specified |
| Location: | On Display |
