Thread Hydroid [Cryptolaria]

Description

Cryptolaria is a genus within the family Kirchenpaueriidae, recognized by their thread-like, often less distinctly branched colonies compared to Kirchenpaueria. Their structure is more elongated and less feathered, with hydrothecae that are more sparsely distributed along the stems and branches. These hydroids are found in a range of marine habitats, from coastal areas to the deep sea. They are important members of the marine ecosystem, contributing to the complexity of benthic habitats and serving as a food source for some marine species.

Species

Orange Thread Hydroid [Thread Hydroid garveia]

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White Thread Hydroid [Thread Hydroid viticella]