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Home > Invertebrates
> Hydroids > Pachyrhynchia cupressina
Created 12/16/2022
Family
Aglaopheniidae
INDO-WEST PACIFIC
Pachyrhynchia cupressina
Central Philippines
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Big Dropoff, Palau, 6 feet |
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Big Dropoff, Palau, 6 feet
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Batanta Wai, Indonesia, 10 feet |
Pura, Indonesia, 25 feet
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Wetar, Indonesia, 20 feet
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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 Africa to the West Pacific. Formerly known as
Aglaophenia cupressina. |
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