Aglaophenia lophocarpa [Aglaophenia lophocarpa]
Description
This hydroid often appears as a branching colony with a distinctive, textured look—like a small underwater fan or tuft—attached to hard surfaces. Divers who slow down and look closely may notice the fine structure of its branches and the subtle activity of its feeding polyps, especially when light and current bring food within reach.
Where To See Aglaophenia lophocarpa
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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