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Ornate colonial siphonophores that resemble a floating hula skirt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why the 'skirt'?
It is actually a large collection of feeding tentacles and bells used for movement.
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Hula Skirt Siphonophore
Physonectae
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
200–1,000 m (650–3,300 ft)
Size
Up to 1 m (3.3 ft)
Habitat
Midwater
Diet
Small crustaceans and fish
What they'd be sayin'
"I am named for my frilly, skirt-like tentacles that trail behind me as I swim."
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