A Global Mission

The mission of the Ocean Census is to accelerate the discovery of ocean life to advance fundamental science, empower conservation, and fuel innovation for the future of our planet.

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The Ocean Census Alliance unites national and philanthropic marine institutes, museums, and universities, backed by governments, philanthropy, business and civil society partners.

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Phylum

OC-SP-0000059

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Species ID

OC-SP-0000059

Discovered

Phylum

Nematoda

Species ID

OC-SP-0000059

Provisional Species Name

Desmoscolecidae sp.1

Lowest Valid Taxon Name in WoRMS

Desmoscolecidae

Lowest Known Rank

family

Status

Discovered

Lowest Known Rank

family

Embargo

FALSE

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Nematoda

Class

Chromadorea

Order

Desmoscolecida

Family

Desmoscolecidae

Received All Minimal Data for Discovery

2024-01-01

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Join the census

The Ocean Census Alliance unites national and philanthropic marine institutes, museums, and universities, backed by governments, philanthropy, business and civil society partners.