Octophialucium [Octophialucium]

Description

Octophialucium is a lesser-known genus within the Agalmatidae family, characterized by its unique siphonophore species. These marine organisms consist of colonies that function as single entities, with specialized zooids for feeding, reproduction, and locomotion. Octophialucium species are distinguished by their small size and the presence of a distinctive, luminescent organ that may play a role in attracting prey or communication within the dark depths of their ocean habitat.

Species
Octophialucium belone
Octophialucium belone [Octophialucium belone]
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Octophialucium gracile
Octophialucium gracile [Octophialucium gracile]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
Order Siphonophorae
Siphonophorae
Family Agalmatidae
Agalmatidae
Statistics
  • Species 2