Aglaophenia acanthocarpa [Aglaophenia acanthocarpa]
Description
Aglaophenia acanthocarpa forms bushy, branching hydroid colonies that can stand out as textured, twig-like growth. Divers may notice a more rugged, spiny-looking feel to the colony compared with smoother hydroids, especially when viewed from the side. It’s a great species to spot in current-swept areas where the branches gently move and reveal their intricate form.
Where To See Aglaophenia acanthocarpa
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids
Hydrozoa
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| Order |
Leptothecate hydroids
Leptothecata
|
| Family |
Aglaopheniidae
Aglaopheniidae
|
| Genus |
Feather Hydroids
Aglaophenia
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