Wire Coral [Aglaophenia cupressina]
Description
Wire Coral is a marine species that resides in the Atlantic Ocean. It is often found in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. This hydroid has a bushy, tree-like structure and is noted for its wire-like appearance, hence its name. Its color ranges from yellow to dark brown. This species can grow up to 30 cm in height and is often found in shallow water.
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 |
Plumulariid hydroids
Aglaopheniidae
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| Genus |
Spiral-Branched Hydroids
Halopteris
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