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Sarsia tubulosa (Sars, 1835)
Clapper Hydroid
Family: Corynidae

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Distribution of Sarsia tubulosa in British Columbia in British Columbia

Introduction


The Clapper Hydroid is a pelagic species that is primarily polar in distribution and is found in the Arctic, Atlantic, Mediterranean and Pacific Oceans; it is also found in subtropical and temperate areas (Sealifebase 2011) "Exhibits both asexual and sexual reproduction by budding during hydroid stage and release of gametes in medusae stage; Max length : 1.8 cm H male/unsexed (SeaLifeBase 2011).

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