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Melicertum octocostatum (M. Sars 1835)

Description

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The coloration of the manubrium, gonads and bulbs is yellowish.

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Life Cycle

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Hydroid unknown.

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Morphology

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Gonads are most developed near the edge of the umbrella, the upper quarter of the radial canals is free from them. The edge of the umbrella carries about 70 flexible tentacles, some of them may be underdeveloped. Manubrium carries 8 small lobes.

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Size

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Height up to 11-13 mm, width 10-11 mm.

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Biology

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colonial polyps, free medusae

Reference

van der Land, J. (ed). (2008). UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms (URMO).

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