Hydrozoan
Bougainvillia carolinensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–220 m
- Max size: 0.4 cm
This colonial hydroid builds branching stems in shallow lagoon and inshore water, typically between about 3 and 10 metres though recorded much deeper. Each tiny polyp on the colony extends a ring of tentacles to catch passing plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Anthoathecata › Bougainvilliidae › Bougainvillia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 157917.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hydrozoan live?
- The Hydrozoan (Bougainvillia carolinensis) is typically found at 0–220 m.
- How big does the Hydrozoan get?
- The Hydrozoan grows to about 0.4 cm.