Nanomia bijuga, like other siphonophores, is made up of genetically identical, but highly specialized, zooids. The … See more

Nanomia bijuga is widely distributed across all major oceans of the world except the Antarctic Ocean. A few of its sighted locations are the Monterey Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, the Sagami Bay of Japan the Hansa Bay … See more

Nanomia bijuga employs several strategies to evade predators such as medusas, which typically move linearly. This includes sweeping areas, changing direction, and pulsing rapidly. This rapid escape is facilitated b… See more

Some information is still unknown about how deep sea siphonophores consume food, but at this time, it is believed that these creatures can be broken down into 3 dietary groups. In a study led by Purcell, it was discov… See more

Nanomia bijuga, a species of siphonophore, was first scientifically documented by the French zoologist Félix Dujardin in 1843. Its initial description marked a significant milestone in the understand… See more

As of January 2022, there is no specific information available regarding the conservation status of Nanomia bijuga on the IUCN Red List. Siphonophores, including Nanomia bijuga, are generally not individually … See more