Black Sea Limnomedusa [Moerisia inkermanica]
Description
The Black Sea Limnomedusa (Moerisia inkermanica) is a species of hydromedusae in the family Moerisiidae. It is found in the Black Sea and adjacent waters. This species is distinguished by its transparent, bell-shaped body that can reach up to 30 mm in diameter. It has a central manubrium with four radial canals and four gonads at the base of the manubrium. It is a predator of small zooplankton.
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 |
Limnomedusae
Limnomedusae
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| Family |
Limnomedusae
Limnomedusae
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| Genus |
Moerisia
Moerisia
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