This preserved Atlantic hagfish (Myxine glutinosa) is a formalin-preserved marine specimen used in classrooms and laboratories to study early vertebrate evolution. As a jawless fish with primitive anatomical traits, it provides a valuable model for vertebrate anatomy, physiology, and evolutionary biology instruction.
Specimen Details
Common name: Atlantic hagfish
Scientific name: Myxine glutinosa
Size: 18 inches or longer
Preservation method: Formalin-preserved
Habitat: Deep ocean floor (marine)
Collection method: Deep-water trapping
Quantity: Sold individually
Educational Applications
Commonly used in evolutionary biology, vertebrate anatomy, and marine biology courses, this specimen supports instruction in primitive vertebrate structure and chordate evolution. Students can examine features such as the cranium, notochord, and absence of jaws and a true vertebral column.
Anatomical Features
Jawless anatomy characteristic of hagfish
Primitive chordate traits including cranium and notochord
Flexible body morphology adapted to deep-sea environments
Suitable for comparative anatomy and evolutionary study
Sourcing & Preservation
Specimens are responsibly collected from deep waters of the Gulf of Maine and preserved in formalin to maintain anatomical integrity for long-term educational use and repeated classroom handling.
Note: This is a preserved marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance should be expected. For bulk or institutional orders, please contact info@gulfofme.com
This preserved Atlantic hagfish (Myxine glutinosa) is a formalin-preserved marine specimen used in classrooms and laboratories to study early vertebrate evolution. As a jawless fish with primitive anatomical traits, it provides a valuable model for vertebrate anatomy, physiology, and evolutionary biology instruction.
Specimen Details
Common name: Atlantic hagfish
Scientific name: Myxine glutinosa
Size: 18 inches or longer
Preservation method: Formalin-preserved
Habitat: Deep ocean floor (marine)
Collection method: Deep-water trapping
Quantity: Sold individually
Educational Applications
Commonly used in evolutionary biology, vertebrate anatomy, and marine biology courses, this specimen supports instruction in primitive vertebrate structure and chordate evolution. Students can examine features such as the cranium, notochord, and absence of jaws and a true vertebral column.
Anatomical Features
Jawless anatomy characteristic of hagfish
Primitive chordate traits including cranium and notochord
Flexible body morphology adapted to deep-sea environments
Suitable for comparative anatomy and evolutionary study
Sourcing & Preservation
Specimens are responsibly collected from deep waters of the Gulf of Maine and preserved in formalin to maintain anatomical integrity for long-term educational use and repeated classroom handling.
Note: This is a preserved marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance should be expected. For bulk or institutional orders, please contact info@gulfofme.com
