What are chondrophores?
Q: What are chondrophores?
A: Chondrophores are a small and unusual group of hydrozoans that are the family Porpitidae.
Q: Where do chondrophores live?
A: Chondrophores live at the surface of the open ocean.
Q: What is the diet of chondrophores?
A: Chondrophores are carnivorous and they feed by capturing prey in the water.
Q: Are chondrophores single organisms?
A: No, chondrophores look like a single organism but they are cooperatives of polyps.
Q: Which is the most familiar member of the family Porpitidae?
A: The most familiar members of the family Porpitidae are the blue button (Porpita porpita) and the by-the-wind sailor (Velella velella).
Q: What is the lifestyle of chondrophores in the plankton like?
A: The lifestyle of chondrophores in the plankton is similar to that of pelagic jellyfish.
Q: Are chondrophores dependent on any particular habitat?
A: Yes, chondrophores are dependent on the surface waters of the open ocean for their habitat.
