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Bythotiara huntsmani (Fraser, 1911)
Tunicate Siphon Hydroid
Family: Bythotiaridae

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Distribution of Bythotiara huntsmani in British Columbia in British Columbia

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Introduction

Tunicate siphon hydroid. This unusual commensal hydroid grows in a ring just inside the incurrent siphon of the sea vase tunicate Ciona savignyi. There it is ideally situated to feed on plankton drawn in by the tunicate.

Note Author: Neil McDaniel

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Origin Status	Provincial Status	BC List (Red Blue List)	COSEWIC
Unlisted	Unlisted	Unlisted	Unlisted

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