Clapper Hydroid
Sarsia tubulosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–175 m
- Max size: 1.8 cm
The clapper hydroid grows on stones and shells in cool shallow water, then casts off small bell shaped medusae that swim in the plankton. It belongs to boreal and arctic coasts and appears where the water stays cold.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Anthoathecata › Corynidae › Sarsia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 117491.
FAQ
- How deep does the Clapper Hydroid live?
- The Clapper Hydroid (Sarsia tubulosa) is typically found at 3–175 m.
- How big does the Clapper Hydroid get?
- The Clapper Hydroid grows to about 1.8 cm.