Staurotheca biaculeata [Staurotheca biaculeata]
Description
Staurotheca biaculeata is a species of marine hydroids belonging to the family Sertulariidae. Like other hydroids, they are primarily found in marine environments, particularly in the northern Pacific Ocean. This particular species is characterized by its polyp-bearing hydrothecae, which are radially arranged around the stem. The species is known for its biaculeate (having two points or spines) nature, which distinguishes it from other species in the same genus.
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 |
Calyptoblastea
Lafoeidae
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| Genus |
Staurotheca
Staurotheca
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