Each apparent individual is a hydroid colony, and most are less than about 7 cm long. They are usually deep blue in colour, but their most obvious feature is a ...

18 июл. 2023 г. · During the VISIONS'14 expedition, we have seen thousands of Velella velella (By the Wind Sailors) that are typically 7 cm in length. Photo ...

Velella velella is a pelagic colonial hydroid. The float, which is an oval disc, is deep blue in colour and can be up to 10 cm in length.

The by-the-wind sailor is a species of jellyfish which floats on the surface of the sea ... Size: Usually 10cm across; Distribution: Generally found in the warmer ...

Species information ; Statistics. Oval float up to 10 cm in length but usually smaller ; Conservation status. Commonly found floating on the surface of the warmer ...

Dimorphism and size distribution in Velella and Physalia. Nature, 184, 1333–1334. Fields, W. G., & Mackie, G. O. (1971). Evolution of the Chondrophora ...

Size: 40-80 mm long, as adults. Diet: Zooplankton and fish eggs ... Called the "by-the-wind sailor." Generally floats offshore but can be blown onshore ...

Max Size. 4 cm. Diet. Carnivore. Harmful. Mild sting possible. Commercial Species. No. Global Dispersal. Native to Australia. Identify. Jellyfish and allies ...

14 дек. 2021 г. · By the wind sailors have flat, ovular bodies that can grow to be six or seven centimeters across. The body segment contains distinct air ...