Orange Thread Hydroid [Thread Hydroid garveia]
Description
The Orange Thread Hydroid is a marine species that is commonly found in temperate and tropical waters. It is characterized by its bright orange color and thin, thread-like structure. This species prefers rocky substrates in shallow water and is known for its ability to form dense mats that provide habitat for a wide variety of other species. The Orange Thread Hydroid feeds on tiny planktonic organisms, which it captures using specialized cells called cnidocytes.
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 |
Feather hydroids
Kirchenpaueriidae
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| Genus |
Thread Hydroid
Cryptolaria
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