Phylum: Cnidaria

Class: Hydrozoa

Order: Anthoathecata

Suborder: Capitata

Family: Corynidae

Scientific name: Sarsia tubulosa

 

Norwegian: -

(Vingsand - Sør-Trøndelag / 8 meters / 5.25.2006)

Distribution: This small medusae is frequent during spring and summer along the entire Norwegian coast. The hydroid can be found on rocks and weeds. It is tolerant of reduced salinity.

Characteristics: It swims with regular contractions of the small bell (less than 1 cm). In the hydroid stage it is colonial. The fine stem is erect, slightly branched, but does not reach a length of more than 1 cm. The hydrants are orange or pink.

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