Apolemia [Apolemia]

Description

Apolemia is a genus of siphonophores, a group of marine animals belonging to the phylum Cnidaria. These organisms are known for their long, string-like appearance, consisting of a colony of individual zooids that are specialized for different functions such as feeding, reproduction, and defense. Apolemia species are pelagic, living in open ocean waters, and can reach considerable lengths. They are characterized by their complex life cycles, bioluminescence, and sometimes striking colors. Apolemia species play a significant role in marine ecosystems as predators of small fish and zooplankton.

Species

String Jellyfish [Apolemia uvaria]

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Purple String Jellyfish [Apolemia lanosa]

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Rope Lace Weaver [Apolemia vitiazi]

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Taxonomy