How deep does the Sessile Hydrozoan live?

The Sessile Hydrozoan (Filellum serratum) is typically found at 5–900 m.

Sessile Hydrozoan

Filellum serratum

Group: Other
Typical depth: 5–900 m

A delicate creeping hydroid that grows over other animals and hard surfaces, it ranges from shallow reef slopes down to nine hundred metres, including the tops of seamounts. Its slender stems unfold tiny polyps that gather food from the passing current.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 117691.

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How deep does the Sessile Hydrozoan live?: The Sessile Hydrozoan (Filellum serratum) is typically found at 5–900 m.