Sessile Hydrozoan
Coryne eximia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 0.2 cm
This hydroid grows as small upright stalks on hard surfaces, polychaete tubes, and mollusc shells in bays and nearshore water down to about 60 metres. Each polyp carries a crown of stinging tentacles to capture the tiny prey that drift past.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Anthoathecata › Corynidae › Coryne
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 151860.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sessile Hydrozoan live?
- The Sessile Hydrozoan (Coryne eximia) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- How big does the Sessile Hydrozoan get?
- The Sessile Hydrozoan grows to about 0.2 cm.