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sskasser
02-08-2011, 07:19 PM
Our group had the pleasure of diving this cenote last June during the Cocodrillo expedition. Thar be critters in thar! :smt081 It is sad to note the possibility of the marina expansion destroying this beautiful place.

It's the very last article listed here: http://caves.org/pub/journal/Express_Online_Publications.htm
HeloDriver
02-08-2011, 07:33 PM
Aerolito is by far one of the most interesting systems I have ever dove. It would be a travesty if it was lost due to sprawl. Hopefully we will be diving it again soon Shirley! :)
Squirrel Girl
02-08-2011, 08:10 PM
Good catch, Shirley. Thanks. Bummed, though, that they didn't have illustrations. POLYCHAETOUS ANNELIDS don't have hard parts, so I'm not any good at knowing what they look like!
HeloDriver
02-09-2011, 08:03 AM
"POLYCHAETOUS ANNELIDS don't have hard parts" It all depends on how you talk to him Babs..
sskasser
02-09-2011, 08:10 AM
Aerolito is by far one of the most interesting systems I have ever dove. It would be a travesty if it was lost due to sprawl. Hopefully we will be diving it again soon Shirley! :)

Agreed on both points, dear Charles!


Good catch, Shirley. Thanks. Bummed, though, that they didn't have illustrations. POLYCHAETOUS ANNELIDS don't have hard parts, so I'm not any good at knowing what they look like!


Yes, disappointing, them not having hard parts. :(

I did find this one photo of an apparent invasive species found both above and below the surface at this location. They appear to be quite adaptable and mobile, quickly moving into a location and taking over! Beware, as these omnivorous specimens appear to become quite aggitated when on the surface for long periods, preferring, apparently, the dark, underwater environs.
Squirrel Girl
02-09-2011, 08:22 AM
I did find this one photo of an apparent invasive species found both above and below the surface at this location. They appear to be quite adaptable and mobile, quickly moving into a location and taking over! Beware, as these omnivorous specimens appear to become quite aggitated when on the surface for long periods, preferring, apparently, the dark, underwater environs.
:clapper
Squirrel Girl
02-09-2011, 08:23 AM
"POLYCHAETOUS ANNELIDS don't have hard parts" It all depends on how you talk to him Babs..

Yeah, but hanging around with "people" (worms?) like you, I've forgotten how to be sweet!!!