General Description

Colony of individual polyps (hydranths) joined by root-like network of tubular stolons at the base. Colony shape is single stems. Colour: purplish-brown. Up to 5 cm high.

Biology

Colonies of this species grow throughout the year, and are fertile in spring to late summer.

Distribution

Southern Pacific Ocean- New Zealand and Australia (New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria).

Habitat

Subtidal, epiphytic on algae and epizoic on benthic invertebrates.

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