Often multiple species of invertebrates are found co-occurring on rock ledges and canyon walls. Here a brisingid sea star, an octopus, bivalves, and several individuals of the cup coral, Desmophyllum, are found in close proximity to one another.
Rock Ledge
Image courtesy of Deepwater Canyons 2013 - Pathways to the Abyss, NOAA-Ocean Exploration/BOEM/USGS. Download image.

Often multiple species of invertebrates are found co-occurring on rock ledges and canyon walls. Here a brisingid sea star, an octopus, bivalves, and several individuals of the cup coral, Desmophyllum, are found in close proximity to one another.

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