Aglaophenia epizoica [Aglaophenia epizoica]
Description
This hydroid is commonly found living on other marine organisms, so divers may spot it as a branching growth growing over shells, corals, or other hard hosts. It often looks like a tiny, lacy fan or spray, adding texture to the surfaces divers pass by.
Where To See Aglaophenia epizoica
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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