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What is the scientific name of hydra?

Published in Zoology 1 min read

The scientific name of one species of hydra is Hydra vulgaris.

Hydra vulgaris Details

Hydra vulgaris is a small freshwater hydroid, a type of polyp, typically measuring 10 mm to 30 mm in length and about 1 mm in width. It belongs to the domain Eukaryota.

Feature Description
Size 10 mm to 30 mm (length), ~1 mm (width)
Habitat Freshwater
Type Freshwater polyp (hydroid)
Domain Eukaryota

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