Athorybia [Athorybia]

Description

Athorybia is a genus within the family Agalmatidae, consisting of siphonophore species. These marine organisms are similar to jellyfish but are actually colonies of specialized individuals (zooids). Athorybia species are known for their long, thread-like tentacles used for capturing prey, and their gas-filled floats that help them maintain buoyancy in the water column.

Species
Rosy Lanternfish
Rosy Lanternfish [Athorybia rosacea]
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Longfin Lanternfish
Longfin Lanternfish [Athorybia longiceps]
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Margined Lanternfish
Margined Lanternfish [Athorybia marginata]
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Pygmy Lanternfish
Pygmy Lanternfish [Athorybia pygmaea]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
Order Siphonophorae
Siphonophorae
Family Agalmatidae
Agalmatidae
Statistics
  • Species 4