WoRMS taxon details
Holotype USNM 1480267, geounit Georges Bank [details]
From editor or global species database
Depth range 142-151 m. [details]
Distribution Western North Atlantic: Georges Bank (off Massachusetts, USA). [details]
Etymology "This species is named for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute scientist Mr. George Hampson (1938–2015), the skilled Chief Scientist on many of the Georges Bank and ACSAR cruises conducted in the 1980s. A friend and colleague, George exemplified the best in enthusiasm, competence, and careful attention to detail that made these sampling cruises a success." (Maciolek, 2020: 40). [details]
Habitat Type of sediment not stated, at shelf depths (142-151 m). [details]
Reproduction Eggs measuring 50–80 μm were present in several specimens in the coelom after setiger 6 or 7. Specimens with eggs were collected in both November and July. [details]
Type locality Georges Bank, off Massachusetts, USA, Western North Atlantic (gazetteer estimate 40.65°, -67.77°). [details]
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