Aglaophenia latirostris [Aglaophenia latirostris]
Description
This hydroid typically forms spreading, branching colonies that can resemble a soft, bushy growth on the seafloor. Divers often notice it in shaded crevices or on vertical surfaces, where the colony’s fine branches and tiny feeding structures give it a delicate, almost ornamental appearance.
Where To See Aglaophenia latirostris
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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