Red Thread-branch Hydroid [Eudendrium carneum]
Description
The Red Thread-Branch Hydroid is a distinctive species native to the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It can grow up to 20 cm tall and forms dense, bushy colonies. This species is notable for its reddish coloration, particularly in its branches and polyps. It is found in subtidal zones on rocky substrates and feeds on small crustaceans and other zooplankton.
Where To See Red Thread-branch Hydroid
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids
Hydrozoa
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| Order |
Anthoathecate sea anemones & relatives
Anthoathecata
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| Family |
Eudendriidae
Eudendriidae
|
| Genus |
Sticky Hydroid
Eudendrium
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