Antarctic Stalked Jellyfish [Haliclystus antarcticus]
Description
This species is a stalked jellyfish that inhabits the Southern Ocean, particularly in Antarctic waters. It is known for its ability to withstand extremely cold temperatures. It has a bell-shaped body with eight arms, each tipped with clusters of tentacles. Each tentacle ends in a sticky pad used for catching prey. Its body is typically translucent and can exhibit a range of colors.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
True Jellyfish
Scyphozoa
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| Order |
Stalked Jellyfish
Stauromedusae
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| Family |
Lucernariidae
Lucernariidae
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| Genus |
Haliclystus
Haliclystus
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