Colony of individual polyps (hydranths) joined by root-like network of tubular stolons at the base. Colony shape is feather-like (pinnate). Colour: dark brown, older stems often overgrown by pink coralline algae.

At a glance

Habitat On holdfasts of seaweed, especially stems of seagrasses
Size Can grow to around 80mm long
Origin Native
Distribution Native to southern Australian and New Zealand waters
Descriptions
Distribution
Native to southern Australian and New Zealand waters
Habitat
On holdfasts of seaweed, especially stems of seagrasses
Size
Can grow to around 80mm long
Common Name Hydroid Sp.
Aliases No Known Aliases
Origin Native
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Distribution provided by The Atlas of Living Australia

Classification

Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumCnidaria
ClassHydrozoa
SubclassHydroidolina
OrderLeptothecata
FamilySertulariidae
GenusStereotheca
SpeciesStereotheca elongata
Synonyms

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