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hydroid

Obelia longissima

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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Cnidaria (Cnidarians)

Class

Hydrozoa (Hydrozoa)

Order

Leptothecata (Leptothecata)

Species

Obelia longissima (hydroid)

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doubletoothed hydroid

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hydroid?

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

Where does hydroid live?

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

What family does hydroid belong to?

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

What kingdom does hydroid belong to?

hydroid (Obelia longissima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of hydroid?

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