Delicate
hydroid
awaiting
identification*
updated
Dec 2019
Where
seen? Colonies of these tiny animals are often encountered
on our Southern shores, but often overlooked. In coral rubble areas.
Features: Clusters of many tiny
fans, that can cover an area of about 5-10cm. Each tiny fan about
0.5cm in diameter. A long thin body column topped by a tiny ring of
delicate tentacles. Often only the feathery fan is seen above the
surface. Pale brown.
Sometimes mistaken for a fan
worm. Here's more on how to tell
apart feathery animals. |
Chek Jawa, Aug 05
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Chek Jawa, Jul 05
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Sentosa, Jul 05
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St. John's Island, May 06
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*Species are difficult to positively identify without closer examination.
On this website, the animals are grouped by external features for convenience
of display.
Delicate
hydroids on Singapore shores |
Other sightings on Singapore shores |
Terumbu Pempang Darat, Jun 10 |
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Beting Bemban Besar, Jun 09
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Pulau Biola, Dec 09
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Pulau Salu, Aug 10
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