Lightbulb siphonophore
Rosacea sp.
- Not on exhibit
- Animal type
- Invertebrates
- Ecosystem
- Deep sea
- Relatives
- Other siphonophores; Order: Siphonophorae
- Diet
- Small crustaceans
- Range
- Worldwide (except for polar waters) from the surface to 13,000 ft. (4,000 m)
- Size
- Up to 6.5 feet (2 m)
Meet the lightbulb siphonophore
This animal drifts with the currents and drags deadly tentacles to lure a bite. If food is scarce, the lightbulb siphonophore pulls in their tentacles. Then they pulse those two swimming bells up top to move on to new fishing grounds.
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