This is a record shot -- i.e., not a great photo, but one that's important for documentation.
We went for a short walk at Salmon Creek Beach this afternoon and recorded quite a few gelatinous species, including 5 species of siphonophores (!), a ctenophore, a pteropod, and a salp.
I'll share some more photos and information soon, but for now I just wanted to highlight this intriguing Hula Skirt Siphonophore (Physophora hydrostatica).
I wrote about this species almost 10 years ago, so for a better explanation and some additional photos and illustrations, check out the post called "A Hula Skirt!" on 7 May 2015.
2 comments:
One of the many reasons why I LOVE TNHoBH:
Where else would I find detailed information on a Hula Skirt Siphonophore, from a sighting on a December 25th walk on our coast.
:) Thank you so much! I love hearing about what draws people here. And I love sharing information about cool invertebrates! More to come!
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