Candelabrum Cockscomb [Candelabrum cockscombii]
Description
The Candelabrum Cockscomb is a unique species of hydroid found in the deep sea. It is characterized by its large size, often reaching up to 3 meters in height. It has a distinctive branching structure, similar to a candelabrum, which is where it gets its name. The species lives attached to hard substrates and feeds on small particles in the water.
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 |
Siphonophorae
Siphonophorae
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| Family |
Forskaliidae
Forskaliidae
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| Genus |
Candelabrum
Candelabrum
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