Calyptoblastea [Lafoeidae]
Description
Lafoeidae, a family within the group Calyptoblastea, includes species that form branched or unbranched colonies. These hydrozoans are distinguished by their robust and often colorful colonies, and they can be found in a wide range of marine environments, from the intertidal zone to the depths of the oceans.
Genera

Aglaophenia [Aglaophenia]
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Antennella [Antennella]
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Filellum [Filellum]
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Gymnangium [Gymnangium]
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Halopteris [Halopteris]
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Lafoea [Lafoea]
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Macrorhynchia [Macrorhynchia]
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Monostaechas [Monostaechas]
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Staurotheca [Staurotheca]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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Class |
Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
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Order |
Leptothecata
Leptothecata
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Statistics
- Genera 9