Cunina tenella [Cunina tenella]
Description
Often described as “tender” or delicate, Cunina tenella can appear as a fine, wispy organism on or near benthic surfaces. Divers may see it as a subtle texture or filament network, especially in calmer conditions where it isn’t disturbed by strong currents.
Where To See Cunina tenella
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Jellyfish and their relatives
Medusozoa
|
| Order |
Hydroids
Hydrozoa
|
| Family |
Lobed comb jellies (deepwater ctenophores)
Trachylinae
|
| Genus |
Narcomedusas
Narcomedusae
|
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