Candelabrum capensis, or gnome's hat hydroid, is a species of sessile hydroid cnidarian. It is a member of the family Candelabridae.[1][2]
| Candelabrum capensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Class: | Hydrozoa |
| Order: | Anthoathecata |
| Family: | Candelabridae |
| Genus: | Candelabrum |
| Species: | C. capensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Candelabrum capensis (Manton, 1940) | |
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.[1]
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.[1]
Ecology
These animals are usually found among red seaweed and brown seagrass, singly or in small groups.[1]
References
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