Arctic Bell Jellyfish [Arcticbella octaviana]
Description
Arctic Bell Jellyfish, scientifically known as Arcticbella octaviana, is a species of jellyfish native to the Arctic waters. The species is characterized by its bell-shaped body that is translucent, usually colorless or with a slight blue or pink tint. It has a series of radial canals emanating from the central stomach. The bell can reach up to 30 centimeters in diameter. The Arctic Bell Jellyfish feeds primarily on small fish and plankton. The species is known for its bioluminescence, a trait it shares with many other deep-sea organisms.
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 |
Leptothecata
Leptothecata
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| Family |
Air ferns
Campanulariidae
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| Genus |
Arctic Bell
Campanularia
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