Plumularia setacea
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Plumularia setacea (Linnaeus, 1758)
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The plumed hydroid, Plumularia setacea, also sometimes called the little sea bristle, is a colonial hydroid in the family Plumulariidae.[1]
Description
Plumed hydroids are creamy yellow to brown and have feathery stems. The stems may grow to 2 cm in total height. The reproductive bodies are smooth and oval.[2]
Distribution
This colonial animal is found worldwide. It lives from the shore to 430m under water.[2]
Ecology
This species eats microplankton.[2]
Synonym
The following species are considered as synonyms of Pycnotheca mirabilis:[1]
- Plumularia corrugata Nutting, 1900 (synonym)
- Plumularia diploptera Totton, 1930 (synonym)
- Polyplumularia setacea (Linnaeus, 1758)
- Sertularia setacea Linnaeus, 1758 (basionym)
References
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