Bougainvillia's Jellyfish [Bougainvillia principis]
Description
Bougainvillia principis is a species of hydromedusae in the family Bougainvilliidae. They are found in the Atlantic Ocean and are characterized by their transparent, bell-shaped body, short tentacles, and bioluminescent capabilities. They feed on small marine organisms and have a complex lifecycle involving both asexual and sexual reproduction stages.
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 |
Tube-dwelling hydroids
Tubulariidae
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| Genus |
Bougainvillia
Bougainvillia
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