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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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