Sertulariidae Lamouroux 1812

White weed; Zeecypres.

The individual hydrothecae can be clearly seen in this closer view. The colony is a bit fouled by diatoms and other debris.

In this photo of an individual hydrotheca, the darker operculum which is attached on the side nearest the stalk can be seen.

Abietinaria inconstans colony, about 8 cm tall, found at 90 m depth in the San Juan Channel. This colony is heavily encrusted with small bryozoans and tubeworms. (Photo by: Dave Cowles, August 2014)

All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.

All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.