How deep does the Hydrozoan live?

The Hydrozoan (Rathkea octopunctata) is typically found at 0–116 m.

How big does the Hydrozoan get?

The Hydrozoan grows to about 0.5 cm.

Hydrozoan

Rathkea octopunctata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–116 m
Max size: 0.5 cm

A small northern jelly of cool Atlantic and Pacific water, this species appears seasonally in the coastal plankton. It can clone itself by budding new medusae directly from its bell, building up large numbers quickly before it disappears.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Anthoathecata › Rathkeidae › Rathkea

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 117848.

FAQ

How deep does the Hydrozoan live?: The Hydrozoan (Rathkea octopunctata) is typically found at 0–116 m.
How big does the Hydrozoan get?: The Hydrozoan grows to about 0.5 cm.