Orthopyxis mollis
Orthopyxis mollis (Stechow, 1919)
Soft bell hydroid
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Family:  Campanulariidae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 12 - 20 m
Distribution:  Pacific and the Mediterranean.
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Biology:  It is usually epizoic on hydroids Symplectoscyphus sp. but also found on green algae. It is known from depths of 12 to 20 m (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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