Atolla [Atolla]

Description

Atolla is a genus of deep-sea crown jellyfish, characterized by their distinctive crown-like shape due to the presence of a deep groove encircling the bell. Members of Atolla are known for their radial symmetry, bioluminescence, and the ability to produce light displays when disturbed, which may serve to startle predators or attract the attention of other, larger predators to the source of their disturbance. These jellyfish are typically found in the bathypelagic zone of the oceans and are adapted to life in the extreme conditions of the deep sea.

Species

Atolla vanhoffeni [Atolla vanhoffeni]

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