Regal Tubularia [Tubularia regalis]
Description
Regal Tubularia stands out as a more striking hydroid colony, with upright tubes that can look especially prominent on rocky walls or among sessile growth. With movement in the water, the polyps extend to capture food, producing a graceful, rhythmic “breathing” effect.
Where To See Regal Tubularia
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids
Hydrozoa
|
| Order |
Anthoathecate sea anemones & relatives
Anthoathecata
|
| Family |
Tubulariidae
Tubulariidae
|
| Genus |
Tubularian Hydroids
Tubularia
|
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