Gracile Hydroid
Egmundella gracilis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 20 m
A delicate colonial hydroid, this species grows on other hydroids rather than bare rock, ranging down to about 20 metres. Its slender stems lift small feeding polyps into the current.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Leptothecata › Campanulinidae › Egmundella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 284420.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gracile Hydroid live?
- The Gracile Hydroid (Egmundella gracilis) is typically found at to 20 m.