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Gentle hydroid awaiting identification* updated Nov 11 Where seen? This pale colony of tiny animals is seasonally common on some of our Nothern shores, but often overlooked as it resembles a plant. It grows among seaweeds and seagrasses. Sometimes, seen in large tangled mats, growing from hard surfaces such as rocks and jetty pilings. Features: Branching stems about 10-20cm long. The thick short 'stems' branch extensively on one plane. The entire colony is often transparent to beige. Sometimes covered with encrusting organisms. Polyps very very tiny, emerging from the branches. It doesn't sting at all, unlike the other transparent white stinging hydroids.

Pulau Sekudu, Oct 11

Changi, Jun 05

Pulau Sekudu, Aug 04

Chek Jawa, Jun 06

*Species are difficult to positively identify without close examination.
On this website, the animals are grouped by external features for convenience of display.