White Sea Fern [Aglaophenia whiteleggei]
Description
Aglaophenia whiteleggei, commonly known as the White Sea Fern, is a species of marine hydrozoan in the family Aglaopheniidae. This species is native to the tropical waters of the western Pacific Ocean, particularly around Australia. It is characterized by its branching colonies, with each branch bearing a series of side branches, giving it a fern-like appearance. It is typically white in color.
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 |
Aglaophenia
Aglaophenia
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