Hydrozoans

Solmundella bitentaculata

Hydrozoans

Barely a centimetre across and armed with two stiff tentacles, this small jelly drifts through open water from the surface down to about a thousand metres. It belongs to a group that preys on other jellies, gripping them as it swims.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Narcomedusae › Solmundaeginidae › Solmundella

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 117267.

FAQ

How deep does the Hydrozoans live?
The Hydrozoans (Solmundella bitentaculata) is typically found at 0–1000 m.
How big does the Hydrozoans get?
The Hydrozoans grows to about 1.2 cm.