Blue String Jellyfish [Halistemma murmanica]
Description
The Blue String Jellyfish, Halistemma murmanica, is a species of siphonophore found in the Arctic Ocean. It is known for its striking blue tentacles that can reach up to 2 meters in length. This creature lives in the mesopelagic zone and is capable of producing its own light. It feeds primarily on small crustaceans.
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 |
Siphonophorae
Siphonophorae
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| Family |
Agalmatidae
Agalmatidae
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| Genus |
Halistemma
Halistemma
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