Halecium Beanii [Halecium beanii]
Description
Halecium beanii is a species of hydroids that is characterized by its feathery appearance. Its habitat mainly includes rocky substrates and it is widely distributed across the North Atlantic Ocean. The colonies of Halecium beanii are arborescent, with branches arising from a creeping stolon.
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 |
Thorn corals
Haleciidae
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| Genus |
Halecium
Halecium
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