Candelabrum capensis
Candelabrum capensis, or gnome's hat hydroid, is a species of sessile hydroid cnidarian. It is a member of the family Candelabridae.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Class: | Hydrozoa |
| Order: | Anthoathecata |
| Family: | Candelabridae |
| Genus: | Candelabrum |
| Species: | C. capensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Candelabrum capensis (Manton, 1940)[1] | |
Description
The gnome's hat hydroid grows to about 3 cm tall. It is a small conical hydroid with 30-40 adhesive knobs at its base. The cone is made up of 400-600 densely packed warty tentacles which contain the stinging cells. Its colour is variable, from a purple-brown to magenta or pale pink.[2]
Distribution
This species is found around the southern African coast from Luderitz in Namibia to East London from the subtidal to at least 27m underwater.[2]
Ecology
These animals are usually found among red seaweed and brown seagrass, singly or in small groups.[2]
References
- http://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=284431 accessed 11 August 2013
- Millard, N.A.H. 1975. Monograph on the Hydroida of Southern Africa. Ann. S. Afr. Mus. 68:1-513
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