Corymorpha pendula [Corymorpha pendula]
Description
Corymorpha pendula is a species of hydrozoan under the family Corymorphidae. The species is characterized by a slender, transparent polyp that can grow up to 10 cm in length. It has tentacles arranged in multiple whorls, with each tentacle ending in a bulbous tip. It is known to inhabit the North Pacific Ocean. The species is solitary and often found attached to substrates such as algae, rocks, or sand. Corymorpha pendula preys on small planktonic organisms.
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 |
Giant hydroids
Corymorphidae
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| Genus |
Corymorpha
Corymorpha
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