General Description
Colony of individual polyps (hydranths) joined by root-like network of tubular stolons at the base. Colony shape is single stems. Colour: yellowish pink. Up to 1 cm long.
Biology
Colonies of this small species are present most of year but often difficult to see.
Distribution
Southern Australia, Gulf of Mexico, North Atlantic.
Habitat
Growing on algae, seagrasses, sponges and other invertebrate substrates. Interridal and shallow subtidal areas 10 -30 m.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Animal SubType
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Brief Id
Row of large campanulate hydrothecae.
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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, 1884)
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Common Name
Hydroid
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Genus
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Species Name
marginatus
