Halopteris [Halopteris]

Description

Halopteris is a genus within the family Lafoeidae, recognized for its intricately branched colonies resembling the structure of ferns. These hydrozoans exhibit a distinctive branching pattern, with polyps located along the branches, protected by small, scale-like structures. Halopteris species are predominantly marine and found in a range of habitats from shallow to deep waters. They are sessile, attaching to hard substrates, and play a role in the biodiversity and structural complexity of their environments.

Species

Brown seaweed [Halopteris filicina]

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Thread branch weed [Halopteris scoparia]

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Sea fern [Halopteris diaphana]

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Taxonomy