Hydrozoans
Solmundella bitentaculata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1000 m
- Max size: 1.2 cm
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.