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Created 12/16/2022

Family Aglaopheniidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC

Pachyrhynchia cuppressina

 
   
   
   

FIREWEED HYDROID

Common on upper portions of outer reefs exposed to current or surge.  Rice-like capsules are reproductive structures.  Preyed upon by nudibranchs.  Delivers a potent sting that resembles electric shock.  Attains height of 1 meter.  East Frica to the West Pacific.  Formerly known as Aglaophenia cuppressina.