Bathyphysa [Bathyphysa]

Description

Bathyphysa is a genus of siphonophores, a group of marine animals belonging to the family Rhodaliidae. These organisms are pelagic, meaning they live in the open ocean, and are known for their unique, colony-like structure where individual zooids come together to function as a single organism. Members of the genus Bathyphysa are characterized by their elongated, string-like appearance, with a series of swimming bells for propulsion and feeding polyps that capture prey. They are often found in deeper ocean waters and have a gelatinous consistency, which can make them hard to study as they are delicate and can be damaged when collected.

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