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]
View DetailsCollinsia [Collinsia]
View DetailsLinuche [Linuche]
View DetailsNausithoe [Nausithoe]
View DetailsParaphyllina [Paraphyllina]
View DetailsPeriphylla [Periphylla]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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Class |
True Jellyfish
Scyphozoa
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Order |
Coronate Jellyfish
Coronatae
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Statistics
- Genera 6