Biology:Alcyonidium hirsutum
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Short description: Species of moss animal
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Genus: | Alcyonidium
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Species: | A. hirsutum
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Alcyonidium hirsutum Fleming, 1828
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Alcyonidium hirsutum is a species of bryozoans found in shallow waters of low or fluctuating salinity, such as lagoons and estuaries. It is recognized by its surface with small papillae; when out of the water, it has a matt rather than shiny appearance.[1]
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References
- ↑ Ryland JS, Porter JS. (2006). "The identification, distribution and biology of encrusting species of Alcyonidium (Bryozoa: Ctenostomatida) around the coasts of Ireland". Biology and Environment: Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy 106B (1): 19–33. doi:10.3318/BIOE.2006.106.1.19.
Wikidata ☰ Q2905357 entry