Episode of Series “Inhabitants of the Planet Earth”.
Focuses on a hydra capturing a daphnia. Compares the reproduction methods of the hydra and obelia. Shows closeups of the physalia and limestone producing polyps in stony corals. Written and photographed by Bruce J. Russell.
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ACMI Identifier
014394
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Aquatic biology
Animals & Wildlife → Invertebrates
Animals & Wildlife → Marine biology
Animals & Wildlife → Marine ecology
Animals & Wildlife → Nature study
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Marine ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Crafts & Visual Arts → Nature photography
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Aquatic biology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Marine biology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)