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]
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Octophialucium gracile [Octophialucium gracile]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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Class |
Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
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Order |
Siphonophorae
Siphonophorae
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Family |
Agalmatidae
Agalmatidae
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Statistics
- Species 2