Crystallophyes [Crystallophyes]

Description

Crystallophyes is a genus of siphonophores distinguished by their relatively small size and transparent bodies, making them almost invisible in the water column. They possess a simple colonial structure with a small float and trailing zooids responsible for various functions. Despite their inconspicuous appearance, they are effective predators of small planktonic organisms. The genus plays a role in the transfer of energy within oceanic food webs.

Species
Crystallophyes Crystallophyes
Crystallophyes Crystallophyes [Crystallophyes Crystallophyes]
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Crystallophyes Cometa
Crystallophyes Cometa [Crystallophyes Cometa]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
Order Siphonophorae
Siphonophorae
Family Physophoridae
Physophoridae
Statistics
  • Species 2