Hyalinoecia abranchiata [Hyalinoecia abranchiata]

Description

This is a small, delicate-looking hydroid-like or colonial invertebrate that divers may spot on rocky walls, overhangs, or among sessile growth. Under good light, it can appear as fine, translucent structures that sway gently with the current, making it a great subject for close-up viewing.

Where To See Hyalinoecia abranchiata

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Taxonomy
Phylum Annelids
Annelida
Class Bristle Worms
Polychaeta
Order Errant bristle worms
Errantia
Family Eunicid Worms (Reef & Burrowing Polychaetes)
Eunicida
Genus Beachworms
Onuphidae
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