Northern Hydroid [Lafoea dumosa]
Description
The Northern Hydroid or Lafoea dumosa is a species of hydroid in the family Lafoeidae. This species is known for its bushy colonies that appear to be brownish-green in color. They inhabit the northern Atlantic Ocean, often found on hard substrates such as rocks or shells. Northern Hydroids are sessile creatures, meaning they are anchored to the seafloor and do not move around. They feed by capturing small planktonic organisms with their tentacles.
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 |
Calyptoblastea
Lafoeidae
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| Genus |
Lafoea
Lafoea
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