Tubularian Hydroids [Tubularia]
Description
Tubularia tubularian hydroids form many small, upright tubes—like tiny chimneys—often clustered on rocks, shells, or other hard surfaces. Divers may see their delicate tentacles emerging to capture passing food, then retreating back into the tubes when disturbed. They’re small, but they add texture and “micro-habitat” life to reefs and rocky walls.
Species
Orange Hydroid
Tubularia indivisa
Tubularia acadiae
Tubularia acadiae
Tubularia amoyensis
Tubularia amoyensis
Tubularia antarctica
Tubularia antarctica
Tubularia asymmetrica
Tubularia asymmetrica
Tubularia aurea
Tubularia aurea
Tubularia couthouyi
Tubularia couthouyi
Harriman’s Tubularia
Tubularia harrimani
Hodgson’s Tubularia
Tubularia hodgsoni
Longstaff’s Tubularia
Tubularia longstaffi
Regal Tubularia
Tubularia regalis
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids
Hydrozoa
|
| Order |
Anthoathecate sea anemones & relatives
Anthoathecata
|
| Family |
Tubulariidae
Tubulariidae
|
Statistics
- Species 11