Microhydrula [Microhydrula]

Description

Microhydrula is a genus within the family Microhydrulidae, known as the Armoured Jellyfish family. This genus is unique among hydrozoans for its simplified life cycle and the absence of a free-swimming medusa stage. Representatives of Microhydrula are small, often microscopic, and inhabit marine environments where they live attached to substrates. They are characterized by their simple polyp form, which lacks the complex structures seen in other hydrozoan polyps. The body is typically encased in a chitinous or gelatinous sheath, providing some protection against predators and environmental challenges. Members of this genus are notable for their contribution to the marine benthic ecosystem, where they feed on tiny particles and plankton, playing a role in the nutrient cycle.

Species

Microhydrula limopsicola [Microhydrula limopsicola]

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Microhydrula antarctica [Microhydrula antarctica]