Dandelion siphonophore
Dromalia alexandri
- Not on exhibit
- Animal type
- Invertebrates
- Ecosystem
- Deep sea
- Relatives
- Other siphonophores; Order: Siphonophorae
- Diet
- Plankton
- Range
- From 1,100 to 5,900 feet (330 to 1,800 m) in the northeastern Pacific Ocean
- Size
- Up to 1.6 inches (4 cm) tall
Meet the dandelion siphonophore
Strong currents sweep across the seafloor,carrying plankton and bits of food. This animal anchors itself in the mud and casts a net of sticky tentacles to grab lunch.
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