Hydrozoan

Eucheilota paradoxica

Hydrozoan

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.