Siphonochelus pavlova (Iredale, 1936) |
This species was named to commemorate Anna Pavlova (1885-1931), the Russian dancer who was the world's prima ballerina during the era of the Great War and the Roaring Twenties. The unique form of the shell recalls Pavlova's artistry. |
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Trawled live at 130–140 meters, off Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia (17.6 mm.). Digital image copyright 2018 by Simon Aiken. |