Atolla vanhoffeni [Atolla vanhoffeni]
Description
Atolla vanhoffeni is a species of deep-sea crown jellyfish. It is found primarily in the Indian Ocean, but has also been observed in the Atlantic Ocean. It is bioluminescent, with a burglar alarm light display when threatened. This species is relatively small, with bell diameters typically around 2 cm.
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 |
Net Jellies
Periphyllidae
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| Genus |
Atolla
Atolla
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