Mediterranean Hydroid [Rathkea mediterranea]
Description
The Rathkea mediterranea is a marine hydroid species, predominantly found in the Mediterranean Sea. It is characterized by its thin, elongated, and delicate physical attributes, with tentacles that are typically transparent or lightly colored. This species has a carnivorous diet, preying on small marine 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 |
Limnomedusae
Limnomedusae
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| Family |
Limnomedusae
Limnomedusae
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| Genus |
Rathkea
Rathkea
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