Atolla vanhoeffeni [Atolla vanhoeffeni]
Description
Atolla vanhoeffeni is a species of deep-sea crown jellyfish. It is found in the deep sea, and like other members of its genus, it has bioluminescent capabilities. When threatened, Atolla vanhoeffeni emits a series of bright, bioluminescent flashes, meant to draw the attention of any larger predators in the vicinity and inspire them to attack the creature threatening the jellyfish.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
True Jellyfish
Scyphozoa
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| Order |
Coronate Jellyfish
Coronatae
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| Family |
Crowned Jellies
Coronidae
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| Genus |
Atolla
Atolla
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