JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Christmas Tree Hydroid - Pennaria disticha Sal, Cabo Verde. Cabo Verde,Christmas Tree Hydroid,Fall,Geotagged,Pennaria disticha Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Christmas Tree Hydroid - Pennaria disticha

Sal, Cabo Verde.

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

The Christmas Tree Hydroid

"Pennaria disticha", also known as the Christmas tree hydroid, is a species of athecate hydroid in the family Pennariidae. Colonies are common in the Mediterranean Sea growing on rocks close to the surface. This species has been used in research into prey capture.

Info 2 0
Similar species: Anthoathecata
Species identified by Patomarazul
View Patomarazul's profile

By Patomarazul

All rights reserved
Uploaded Oct 24, 2023. Captured Nov 4, 2022 11:20 in H3PX+4W Santa Maria, Cabo Verde.
country flag of Cabo Verde Explore Cabo Verde 159 150 0
  • TG-5
  • f/3.5
  • 1/80s
  • ISO200
  • 6.42mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.