Deep Sea Profile
Large, 'hairy' colonial siphonophores of the open ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why call it 'Woolly'?
Its dense network of fine, white tentacles gives it a fuzzy or wool-like appearance in the water.
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Woolly Siphonophore
Apolemia lanosa
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
150–1,000 m (500–3,300 ft)
Size
Up to 30 m (100 ft) long
Habitat
Midwater
Diet
Small fish and crustaceans
What they'd be sayin'
"I am a massive colonial organism that can stretch longer than a blue whale."
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