Aglaophenia octocarpa [Aglaophenia octocarpa]
Description
This species forms feathery, tree-like colonies that can spread across vertical surfaces in areas with steady flow. Underwater, the polyps may appear as small, regularly spaced points along the branches, and they can become more noticeable when the colony is actively feeding.
Where To See Aglaophenia octocarpa
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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