Tufted Hydroids [Macrorhynchia]

Description

Macrorhynchia, commonly referred to as Tufted Hydroids, are a genus within the Aglaopheniidae family. These marine hydroids are notable for their bushy, tufted appearance, with colonies that can reach substantial sizes. Macrorhynchia species are primarily found in tropical and subtropical waters, where they attach to hard substrates on the ocean floor. Their colonies are highly branched, with each branch ending in a cluster of feeding polyps. The intricate structure of their colonies provides habitat for a variety of marine organisms.

Species

White Sea Hydroid [Tubularia larynx]

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Orange Hydroid [Tubularia indivisa]