Aglaophenia phyllocarpa [Aglaophenia phyllocarpa]
Description
Divers often encounter this hydroid as a more leaf-like or plume-like branching colony attached to hard surfaces. In good current, the colony’s polyps can become more apparent, adding a subtle sparkle of activity as the branches gently sway.
Where To See Aglaophenia phyllocarpa
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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