Species
Jewels of the sea
Hemiaulus hauckii
It is known for forming spiral chains of cells that are connected in pairs.
Ecoregions
Amazon River Plume
Ecoregion types
Seagrass/Mangrove
Trophic levels
Primary Producer
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About this species
Species identity
It is known for forming spiral chains of cells that are connected in pairs.
Role in the ecosystem
Jewels of the sea helps explain how marine food webs function through its ecological role, habitat use, and connection to broader ecosystem change.
Scientific reference
Citation
https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=163249#distributions
Ocean Literacy Connections
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