Feather Hydroid [Aglaophenia latecarinata]
Description
The Feather Hydroid is a marine species that is found in the Indo-Pacific region. This hydroid is known for its feathery, delicate appearance and can be found in various colors from white to brown. It creates colonies by growing on the surfaces of rocks, shells, and other substrates. It is unique in that it has a tubular body with branching tentacles, which makes it look like a plume or feather.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
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| Order |
Leptothecata
Leptothecata
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| Family |
Plumulariid hydroids
Aglaopheniidae
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| Genus |
Spiral-Branched Hydroids
Halopteris
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