Cauliflower Jellyfish [Cephea cephea]
Description
The Cauliflower Jellyfish is a large and colorful jellyfish species belonging to the Cepheidae family. It is also commonly known as the crown jellyfish. It is easily recognizable by its dome-shaped bell that closely resembles a cauliflower, hence the name. Predominantly blue in color, it has a crown of tentacles that are arranged in a circular pattern. This species is found in the warm, tropical waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It feeds on small fish and plankton, capturing them with its stinging tentacles.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
True Jellyfish
Scyphozoa
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| Order |
True Jellyfish
Semaeostomeae
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| Family |
Crown Jellies
Cepheidae
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| Genus |
Cauliflower Jelly
Cotylorhiza
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