Dandelion Siphonophore
Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, INDEX-SATAL 2010.
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A rhopaliid siphonophore, also known as a dandelion siphonophore imaged remotely operated vehicle
Little Hercules
at 1,951 meters (6,400 feet) depth on 'Site G', explored July 26, 2010, during the INDEX SATAL 2010 Expedition.