Halecium Okeni [Halecium okeni]
Description
Halecium okeni is a species of hydroids that can be found in the North Atlantic Ocean. They form erect, branched colonies that are typically attached to substrate such as rocks or seaweed. The color of the colonies can be white or light yellow.
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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