Coryne occidentalis [Coryne occidentalis]
Description
Coryne occidentalis can show up as a small, branching hydroid colony that grows on rocks and other submerged hard structures. Divers may notice it as a light, delicate network of stems that blends with the surrounding marine life. When currents pass, the colony’s subtle movement helps it stand out, offering a close-up glimpse of how hydroids build complex living architecture.
Where To See Coryne occidentalis
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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