Australian Hydroid [Hybocodon giganteus]
Description
The Australian Hydroid is a species of hydroid medusa found in the waters off the coast of Australia. It is known for its large size and conical shape. This species is usually found in shallow coastal waters and feeds on small crustaceans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
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| Order |
Leptothecata
Leptothecata
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| Family |
Tube-dwelling hydroids
Tubulariidae
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| Genus |
Hybocodon
Hybocodon
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