Lychnagalma [Lychnagalma]

Description

Lychnagalma is a genus in the family Agalmatidae, and its members are deep-sea siphonophores. These organisms exhibit a unique colony structure with a central gas-filled float and trailing feeding and reproductive zooids. Lychnagalma species are notable for their ability to emit light, a form of bioluminescence, which is thought to be used for attracting prey or mates and deterring predators.

Species

Antarctic Jellyfish [Lychnagalma utricularia]

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Northern Lychnagalma [Lychnagalma europa]

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Pacific Lychnagalma [Lychnagalma zachaeus]

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Taxonomy