Description: This hydromedusa is probably Benthocodon (perhaps B. pedunculata). However, the genus may be Voragonema. Without a higher resolution image or a properly preserved specimen, it is impossible to be certain.
These are common in the benthic boundary zone in all the oceans. They apparently feed on copepods, perhaps too, the organic fluff that carpets the sea floor. Item Type: Image Title: Benthocodon sp. Copyright: SERPENT Species: Benthocodon sp. Behaviour: These animals drift slowly over the surface of the sediment apparently feeding on copepods and organic material on the sediment Site: Indian -- Indian Ocean -- East Africa -- Zafarani Depth (m): 2601 Countries: East Africa -- Tanzania Habitat: Benthic boundary zone Rig: Ocean Rig Poseidon Project Partners: Statoil, Oceaneering ROV: Millenium 93 and 73 Deposited By: Dr Andrew Gates Deposited On: 19 April 2012
One of the jelly fish collected from the deep Arcitic Canada Basin. The original image was taken by Kevin Raskoff of Monterey Peninsula College, and now graces this Canadian stamp.