Aglaophenia [Aglaophenia]

Description

Aglaophenia is a genus of hydrozoans belonging to the family Lafoeidae. These marine organisms are characterized by their feather-like colonies that can reach several centimeters in height. The individual polyps of Aglaophenia species are encased in a protective chitinous covering and are connected by a horizontal stem, forming intricate, bushy structures. They are predominantly found in temperate and tropical seas, where they attach to substrates such as rocks, seaweeds, and coral reefs.

Species

White Sea Fern [Aglaophenia whiteleggei]

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