Deep Sea Profile
Abundant colonial animals of the deep midwater zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a siphonophore?
It is a colony of many individual organisms (zooids) that function together as one.
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Common Siphonophore
Nanomia bijuga
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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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