Ribbon Hydroid [Aglaophenia pluma]
Description
The Ribbon Hydroid is a marine species that is found in the Atlantic Ocean, particularly the North Atlantic. It is known for its intricate, ribbon-like structure and is usually white or pale in color. It often grows on the surfaces of rocks or other hard substrates. The Ribbon Hydroid can reach up to 20 cm in length and is often seen in shallow to mid-depth waters.
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 |
Plumulariid hydroids
Aglaopheniidae
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| Genus |
Spiral-Branched Hydroids
Halopteris
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