Black Sea Nettle [Ptychodactiaria nigricans]
Description
The Black Sea Nettle is a large species of jellyfish that can reach up to 1 meter in diameter. It has a bell-shaped body that is transparent and ranges in color from white to deep purple. The Black Sea Nettle is known for its long, flowing tentacles that can reach up to 5 meters in length. This species is found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, particularly in warmer waters. It feeds on plankton and small fish, capturing them with its stinging tentacles.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
True Sea Anemones
Actiniaria
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| Family |
Tube Anemones
Cerianthidae
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| Genus |
Ptychodactiaria
Ptychodactiaria
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