White Thread Hydroid [Thread Hydroid viticella]
Description
The White Thread Hydroid is a marine species known for its thin, white, thread-like appearance. It is found in a variety of habitats, including shallow water, rocky substrates, and coral reefs. This species is known for its ability to form large colonies, which provide habitat and protection for a wide variety of other marine species. The White Thread Hydroid feeds on microscopic plankton, 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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