Corymorpha palma [Corymorpha palma]
Description
Corymorpha palma is a species of hydrozoan under the family Corymorphidae. Its polyp is elongated and can reach up to 30 cm. Its tentacles, arranged in multiple whorls, end in a bulbous tip. The species is known to inhabit the North Atlantic Ocean. It has a solitary lifestyle and is often found attached to substrates such as algae, rocks, or sand. The Corymorpha palma 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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