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Perarella propagulata Bavestrello 1987

Biology

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colonial hydriod, with sporosacs, grows grows on shells of Hinia incrassata (Müller), either inhabited by the gastropod or by hermit crabs. Only a small fraction (1-2%) of the investigated shells havethe hydroid. It occurs in depths of 5-10 m.Hydranths are present from April to May.

Reference

Launert, E. & Gonçalves, M.L. (1969) 36. Balsaminaceae Flora de Moçambique Junta de Investigaçoes de Ultramar, Centro de Botanica Pages 15 - 16

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