Deep Sea Profile
Dainty colonial siphonophores that use jet propulsion to swim.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it move?
It has a specialized row of swimming bells (nectophores) that pulse to create water jets.
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Christmas Tree Siphonophore
Nanomia bijuga
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
Up to 800 m (2,600 ft)
Size
Up to 40 cm (16 in)
Habitat
Midwater
Diet
Small plankton
What they'd be sayin'
"I am a colony of specialized animals that work together like a single organism."
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