Antarctic Jellyfish [Lychnagalma utricularia]
Description
The Lychnagalma utricularia, commonly known as the Antarctic Jellyfish, is a species that is mostly found in the cold waters of the Southern Ocean. This species is known for its distinctive tentacles which are used to capture small prey. The body of the Lychnagalma utricularia is transparent and bell-shaped, with a diameter of up to 1.5 cm. The species is capable of bioluminescence, which may aid in attracting prey or deterring predators.
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 |
Siphonophorae
Siphonophorae
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| Family |
Agalmatidae
Agalmatidae
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| Genus |
Lychnagalma
Lychnagalma
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