Bougainvillia's Sea Anemone [Bougainvillia rugosa]
Description
Bougainvillia rugosa is a species of marine hydrozoans in the family Bougainvilliidae. These hydrozoans are found in the Atlantic Ocean, where they inhabit both shallow and deep waters. They are characterized by their small size, tentacle-like structures, and a clear, gelatinous body. They feed on small crustaceans and other 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 |
Tube-dwelling hydroids
Tubulariidae
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| Genus |
Bougainvillia
Bougainvillia
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