General Description
Colony of individual polyps (hydranths) joined by a root-like network of tubular stolons at the base. Colony of indviduals clumped together. Colour: green. More than 3 cm high.
Biology
This is an abundant species.
Distribution
Circum-subtropical.
Habitat
Subtidal, epizoic on mussels and other benthic invertebrates.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Animal SubType
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Brief Id
Green to white clumps of polyps.
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Maximum Size
3 cm
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Habitats
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Diet
Plankton or Particles
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Diet Categories
Plankton
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Hazards
Generally not harmful but still able to sting bare skin.
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Endemicity
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Commercial
No
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Conservation Statuses
DSE Advisory List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Depths
Shallow (1-30 m)
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Water Column Locations
On or near seafloor
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
(Agassiz, 1862)
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Common Name
Hydroid
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Genus
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Species Name
crocea
