Coryne japonica [Coryne japonica]
Description
Coryne japonica typically appears as a thin, branching hydroid colony attached to hard surfaces such as stones, pier pilings, or seaweed-covered rock. Divers often notice it as a small “net” or feathery growth that stands out against darker backgrounds. In moving water, the colony’s delicate form can look especially lively, even though it’s easy to miss at first glance.
Where To See Coryne japonica
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids
Hydrozoa
|
| Order |
Anthoathecate sea anemones & relatives
Anthoathecata
|
| Family |
Corynidae
Corynidae
|
| Genus |
Flowerhead Polyps
Coryne
|
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