Halecium Muricatum [Halecium muricatum]
Description
Halecium muricatum is a species of hydroids that prefers colder water habitats, and can be found in the North Atlantic Ocean, including the North Sea. They form erect, bushy colonies that are typically attached to rocks or seaweed. The color of the colonies can vary from white to light yellow.
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 |
Thorn corals
Haleciidae
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| Genus |
Halecium
Halecium
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