General Description
Colony of individual polyps (hydranths) joined by root-like network of tubular stolons at the base. Colony shape is feather-like (pinnate). Colour: colonies white, gonophores often iridescent white to yellow. Up to 1 cm long.
Biology
Colonies of this species occur throughout most of year. They are fertile late winter to summer.
Distribution
New Zealand. Southern and western Australia.
Habitat
Subtidal, epiphytic, particularly with the red alga Mychodea carnosa.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Animal SubType
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Brief Id
Delicate lacy white colonies with one hydrotheca on hydrocladium, hydrotheca wineglass shape.
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Maximum Size
1 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
(Bale, 1894)
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Common Name
Hydroid
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Species Name
flexuosa
