Biology:Plumularia setacea
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Short description: Species of cnidarian
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Class: | Hydrozoa |
| Order: | Leptothecata |
| Family: | Plumulariidae |
| Genus: | Plumularia |
| Species: | P. setacea
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Plumularia setacea, the plumed hydroid or little sea bristle, is a colonial hydrozoan in the family Plumulariidae and is found worldwide.[1] It lives from the shore to 430m under water.[2]
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]
Ecology
This species eats microplankton.[2]
References
- ↑ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Plumularia setacea (Linnaeus, 1758)" (in en). http://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=117824.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Millard, N.A.H. 1975. Monograph on the Hydroida of Southern Africa. Ann. S. Afr. Mus. 68:1-513
Wikidata ☰ Q2321491 entry
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