Crowned Jellies [Coronidae]

Description

Coronidae comprises a variety of species known as crowned jellies, noted for the crown-like structure on top of their bell-shaped bodies. These jellies are predominantly deep-sea dwellers but can occasionally be found in shallower waters. Species within this family exhibit a range of colors and sizes, with some capable of producing light through bioluminescence. They play a significant role in marine ecosystems as both predators and prey.

Genera
Atolla [Atolla]
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Collinsia [Collinsia]
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Linuche [Linuche]
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Nausithoe [Nausithoe]
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Paraphyllina [Paraphyllina]
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Periphylla [Periphylla]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class True Jellyfish
Scyphozoa
Order Coronate Jellyfish
Coronatae
Statistics
  • Genera 6