Lobed Jellyfish [Crambione]

Description

Crambione is a genus of jellyfish that consists of species known for their distinctive lobed appearance. These jellyfish have thick, fleshy oral arms that are lobed and can appear quite ornate. The body of these jellyfish can reach considerable sizes, making them notable among other jellyfish. They inhabit tropical and subtropical oceans and are less common than some other jellyfish genera. Their sting can be unpleasant but is generally not harmful to humans.

Species
Moon Jelly
Moon Jelly [Aurelia aurita]
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Portuguese Man o' War
Portuguese Man o' War [Physalia physalis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class True Jellyfish
Scyphozoa
Order Tube Jellyfish
Rhizostomeae
Family Giant Jellyfish
Catostylidae
Statistics
  • Species 2