Aglaophenia divaricata [Aglaophenia divaricata]
Description
Divers often notice this hydroid as a delicate, branching “feather” that spreads across rocks, shells, or other hard surfaces. In good light it can look pale and lacy, with fine stems that create a subtle, net-like texture in the current.
Where To See Aglaophenia divaricata
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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