Hydrozoan

Amphinema rugosum

Hydrozoan

A small drifting hydromedusa of reef waters, this jellyfish relative pulses through the water column from the surface down to about a hundred and forty metres. It trails fine tentacles to snare plankton as it goes.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Anthoathecata › Pandeidae › Amphinema

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 117781.

FAQ

How deep does the Hydrozoan live?
The Hydrozoan (Amphinema rugosum) is typically found at 0–140 m.
How big does the Hydrozoan get?
The Hydrozoan grows to about 0.3 cm.