Forskalia formosa [Forskalia formosa]
Description
Forskalia formosa is a species of hydrozoans in the family Agalmatidae. It is characterized by its beautiful, intricate body structure. It is a pelagic species found in the open ocean. Like other species in its genus, Forskalia formosa is capable of bioluminescence.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
|
| Order |
Siphonophorae
Siphonophorae
|
| Family |
Forskaliidae
Forskaliidae
|
| Genus |
Forskalia
Forskalia
|