This is a large, widespread, colonial hydroid and can be found on sub-tidal rock at all depths but not where it can be affected by wave action. Forms quite dense colonies with the straight stems being unbranched. Feeds via it polyps on suspended matter.
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St. Abbs Marine Reserve, Berwickshire. Scotland
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This is a large, widespread, colonial hydroid and can be found on sub-tidal rock at all depths but not where it can be affected by wave action. Forms quite dense colonies with the straight stems being unbranched. Feeds via it polyps on suspended matter.
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St. Abbs Marine Reserve, Berwickshire. Scotland
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This is a large, widespread, colonial hydroid and can be found on sub-tidal rock at all depths but not where it can be affected by wave action. Forms quite dense colonies with the straight stems being unbranched. Feeds via it polyps on suspended matter.
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St. Abbs Marine Reserve, Berwickshire. Scotland
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