Southern Pipe Hydroid [Tubularia australis]
Description
The Southern Pipe Hydroid is a species native to the Southern Ocean, particularly around Australia and New Zealand. It forms colonies of up to 20 cm in height and has a distinctive orange color. It is commonly found in rocky areas and is known for its ability to regenerate lost parts.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Family |
Sertulariid hydroids
Sertulariidae
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| Genus |
Pipe Hydroids
Thuiaria
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