Plumularia setacea explained

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.

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Plumularia setacea (Linnaeus, 1758). 2021-01-18. marinespecies.org. en.
  2. [Naomi A. H. Millard|Millard, N.A.H.]