African Stinging Jellyfish [Limnocnida congoana]
Description
Limnocnida congoana is a species of hydrozoan endemic to the Congo River Basin. This species is notable for its potent sting, which it uses to capture prey and deter predators. It reaches a size of about 1 cm in diameter and has a bell-shaped body with numerous tentacles.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
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| Order |
Limnomedusae
Limnomedusae
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| Family |
Limnomedusae
Limnomedusae
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| Genus |
Limnocnida
Limnocnida
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