Banded jellyfish [Nemopsis bachei]
Description
This species is a hydromedusa that can be found in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It is known for its transparent bell and distinctive banding. The banded jellyfish is usually found in shallow water and is most common during the summer months. It feeds on small planktonic animals. The bell of this jellyfish can reach up to 45 mm in diameter and has a distinctive radial pattern of narrow, opaque bands.
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 |
Giant hydroids
Corymorphidae
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| Genus |
Nemopsis
Nemopsis
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