Aglaophenia diegensis [Aglaophenia diegensis]
Description
This hydroid forms slender, branching colonies that can blend into the background until you get close. Underwater, divers may notice the colony’s intricate structure and the subtle movement of its feeding polyps, which can extend to capture passing food. It’s the kind of organism you appreciate most when you slow down and look closely.
Where To See Aglaophenia diegensis
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids
Hydrozoa
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| Order |
Leptothecate hydroids
Leptothecata
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| Family |
Aglaopheniidae
Aglaopheniidae
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| Genus |
Feather Hydroids
Aglaophenia
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