Belgica's Hydroid
Phialella belgicae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 32 m
A small colonial hydroid that grows on hard surfaces such as the tubes of polychaete worms, this species has been found around 32 metres down. Tiny polyps on its branching colony catch passing plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hydrozoa › Leptothecata › Phialellidae › Phialella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 754346.
FAQ
- How deep does the Belgica's Hydroid live?
- The Belgica's Hydroid (Phialella belgicae) is typically found at to 32 m.