How deep does the Creeping Bell Hydroid live?

The Creeping Bell Hydroid (Calycella syringa) is typically found at 4–545 m.

Creeping Bell Hydroid

Calycella syringa

Group: Other
Typical depth: 4–545 m

This delicate hydroid grows as a creeping vine of bell shaped cups over other hydroids, often perching on the larger Obelia. It ranges from a few metres down to more than 500 and is a common sight growing on other animals in coastal water.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Leptothecata › Campanulinidae › Calycella

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 117402.

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How deep does the Creeping Bell Hydroid live?: The Creeping Bell Hydroid (Calycella syringa) is typically found at 4–545 m.