Staurotheca oahuensis [Staurotheca oahuensis]
Description
Staurotheca oahuensis is a species of hydroid native to the Pacific Ocean, particularly around the Hawaiian Islands. It is characterized by its branching colony structure, which consists of polyp-bearing hydrothecae arranged radially around the stem. The species is known for its ability to thrive in a range of marine environments, from shallow coastal waters to deeper oceanic regions.
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 |
Staurotheca
Staurotheca
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