Agalmatidae [Agalmatidae]
Description
Agalmatidae is a family of siphonophores that includes species like Agalma okenii. Members of this family are characterized by their elongated, transparent bodies and the presence of numerous swimming bells that propel them through the water. They are deep-sea dwellers, often found at depths where sunlight does not penetrate. Their diet mainly consists of small crustaceans and other tiny marine organisms, which they capture using their tentacles.
Genera
Agalma [Agalma]
View DetailsAthorybia [Athorybia]
View DetailsHalistemma [Halistemma]
View DetailsLychnagalma [Lychnagalma]
View DetailsMarrus [Marrus]
View DetailsOctophialucium [Octophialucium]
View DetailsSphaeronectes [Sphaeronectes]
View DetailsStephalia [Stephalia]
View DetailsTaxophiala [Taxophiala]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
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| Order |
Siphonophorae
Siphonophorae
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Statistics
- Genera 9