Hydrozoan
Modeeria rotunda
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–1239 m
- Max size: 3 cm
An uncommon deep water jelly, this species lives along the continental slope from about ten metres down past a kilometre. Its bottom stage grows on other hydroids rather than bare rock, before releasing the small medusa seen in midwater.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Leptothecata › Tiarannidae › Modeeria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 117970.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hydrozoan live?
- The Hydrozoan (Modeeria rotunda) is typically found at 10–1239 m.
- How big does the Hydrozoan get?
- The Hydrozoan grows to about 3 cm.