Eudendrium fruticosum [Eudendrium fruticosum]

Description

Divers often notice this species as a delicate, branching hydroid that forms small, upright tufts on rocks or other hard surfaces. Under good light it can look like a miniature forest of fine stems, sometimes with tiny tips that give it a slightly “fuzzy” look. It’s a classic example of how hydroids can add texture and movement to otherwise still reef scenery.

Where To See Eudendrium fruticosum

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Taxonomy
Phylum Cnidarians
Cnidaria
Class Hydroids
Hydrozoa
Order Anthoathecate sea anemones & relatives
Anthoathecata
Family Eudendriidae
Eudendriidae
Genus Sticky Hydroid
Eudendrium
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