Hydrozoan
Amphinema rugosum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–140 m
- Max size: 0.3 cm
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.