Podocoryna loyola [Podocoryna loyola]
Description
Podocoryna loyola is a marine species found in the Southern Ocean. This species is known for its feature of stolonal mat growth, which means the polyps are connected by a horizontal spread of tissue. They are typically found on substrates such as shells and other hard surfaces. This species is known for its dioecious reproduction, meaning there are separate male and female polyps.
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 |
Hydractiniid hydroids
Hydractiniidae
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| Genus |
Podocoryna
Podocoryna
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