Scalloped Ribbon Jellyfish [Rhopilema verrilli]
Description
The Scalloped Ribbon Jellyfish, Rhopilema verrilli, is a large jellyfish species native to the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America. This species is characterized by its large, scalloped bell which can reach up to 1 meter in diameter, and long, ribbon-like oral arms. Unlike most other jellyfish, the Scalloped Ribbon Jellyfish does not have tentacles. This species is most often found in warm, shallow waters and bays.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
True Jellyfish
Scyphozoa
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| Order |
True Jellyfish
Semaeostomeae
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| Family |
Blubber Jellies
Catostylidae
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| Genus |
Rhopilema
Rhopilema
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