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bell hydroid

Obelia geniculata

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About

The Bell hydroid (Obelia geniculata) is a species in the genus Obelia. Native to Africa and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Chile).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Cnidaria (Cnidarians)

Class

Hydrozoa (Hydrozoa)

Order

Leptothecata (Leptothecata)

Species

Obelia geniculata (bell hydroid)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese エダフトオベリア

French obélie

German Glockenpolyp

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bell hydroid?

The scientific name of bell hydroid is Obelia geniculata. It belongs to the genus Obelia.

Where does bell hydroid live?

bell hydroid is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, United States.

What family does bell hydroid belong to?

bell hydroid (Obelia geniculata) belongs to the genus Obelia, which is part of the taxonomic family Campanulariidae.

What kingdom does bell hydroid belong to?

bell hydroid (Obelia geniculata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of bell hydroid?

The closest relatives of bell hydroid in the genus Obelia include doubletoothed hydroid, hydroid, sea thread hydroid.