• Norwegian: fjæreblomst

Characteristics:

Hydroid stage: The colony appears as a collection of pale, straw-colored stems. The stems are often branched, in contrast to the yellow, unbranched stem of the similar tall tubularia. The colonies are usually no more than 6 cm high. Each hydrant is often rose-red and has two circles of tentacles. The inner circle consists of 14-20 white oral tentacles. The outer circle includes approximately 20 tentacles.

Medusa stage: No information.

Habitat:

It seems to prefer current exposed locations with rocks and boulders. It is registered on all depths, down to 100 meters.

Distribution:

This hydroid is widespread in the Northern Atlantic.

Taxonomy:

Also known as Tubularia larynx.