Hydrozoa |
Leptothecata |
Sertulariidae
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Demersal; depth range 432 - 813 m (Ref. 7414). Polar
Antarctic Atlantic: Antarctica (Weddell Sea).
Length at first maturity / Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Distinguished by the shape of the hydrotheca and the arrangement of the hydrothecae in two longitudinal series, but also by the erect and polysiphonic stems, frequently branched in one plane, and by the absence of both anastomoses and mushroom shaped diaphragm.
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Members of the order Leptothecata include L-form hydroids. Life cycle: The zygote develops into planula and later into polyp then into free-swimming medusa.
Peña Cantero, A.L. and W. Vervoort. 2003. (Ref. 7414)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2024-1)
CITES status (Ref. 108899)
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Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
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