Hydrozoan
Eucheilota paradoxica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–80 m
- Max size: 0.4 cm
This tiny hydromedusa lives in lagoons and inshore water of the tropics, drifting in the shallows just a few metres down. It begins as a small bottom living hydroid before budding off the free swimming jelly stage seen in the plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Leptothecata › Lovenellidae › Eucheilota
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 117536.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hydrozoan live?
- The Hydrozoan (Eucheilota paradoxica) is typically found at 0–80 m.
- How big does the Hydrozoan get?
- The Hydrozoan grows to about 0.4 cm.