Aglaophenia insignis [Aglaophenia insignis]
Description
Aglaophenia insignis typically presents as an eye-catching, branched hydroid with a tidy, upright or spreading form depending on the site. Divers often see it as a fine, net-like structure where tiny polyps line the branches. Because it relies on flowing water to feed, it’s most noticeable in areas with gentle currents where the colony’s details stand out.
Where To See Aglaophenia insignis
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids
Hydrozoa
|
| Order |
Leptothecate hydroids
Leptothecata
|
| Family |
Aglaopheniidae
Aglaopheniidae
|
| Genus |
Feather Hydroids
Aglaophenia
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