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Similiclava nivea
White Hydroid
Family: Similiclavidae

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© Neil McDaniel     (Photo ID #74420)

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Distribution of Similiclava nivea in British Columbia in British Columbia

Introduction


Grows in extensive colonies on rocky substrates, especially in areas of tidal currents. Individual hydranths stand 15 mm high.

See Calder, Choong and McDaniel, 2015; Similiclava nivea (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa: Similiclavidae): a new family, genus and species of athecate hydroid from the Pacific coast of North America. Journal of Natural History, DOI 10.1080/00222933.2014.979261

Note Author: Neil McDaniel

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(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
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