Hookweed

Critter Spotlight: Hypnea cervicornis

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Often appears in colors other than red, e.g., brown, pink, gray, purple. In the wild it's considered an invasive species, often washing up on shorelines by the tons. Has the potential in aquariums to overcome other growths, including coral animals. Must be removed when first seen.

Hypnea

• Hypnea cervicornis (Hookweed)
• Hypnea musciformis