Sessile Hydrozoan

Acryptolaria conferta

Sessile Hydrozoan

A colonial hydroid of deeper water, this species attaches to rock, deep sea corals, and pebbles from about 25 metres down to nearly 2,400 metres. It builds fine branching colonies along slopes and seamounts, filtering food from the passing current.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Leptothecata › Lafoeidae › Acryptolaria

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 117679.

FAQ

How deep does the Sessile Hydrozoan live?
The Sessile Hydrozoan (Acryptolaria conferta) is typically found at 25–2395 m.