Bougainvillia [Bougainvillia]

Description

Bougainvillia is a genus of marine hydroids in the family Tubulariidae. These organisms are characterized by their brightly colored, often translucent bodies, and their ability to form both solitary and colonial structures. They are named after the French explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainville. Their polyps emerge from tubular sheaths and typically have a ring of tentacles around the mouth, used for capturing prey. The medusae of Bougainvillia are free-swimming and can be found in various marine environments, from shallow coastal waters to the open ocean.

Species

Bougainvillia's Sea Anemone [Bougainvillia rugosa]

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Bougainvillia's Hydroid [Bougainvillia superciliaris]

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Bougainvillia's Nettle [Bougainvillia bitentaculata]

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Bougainvillia's Jellyfish [Bougainvillia principis]

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Taxonomy