Salp [Thalia democratica]
Description
Divers may spot this salp as a small, translucent “blob” drifting in the water column, often with a faint, glassy look. In some areas it can appear in loose groups, and its rhythmic movement helps it glide along with the currents rather than actively swimming.
Where To See Salp
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Salps
Thaliacea
|
| Order |
Salps
Salpida
|
| Family |
Salps
Salpidae
|
| Genus |
Alligator-flag
Thalia
|