Forskalia tholoides [Forskalia tholoides]
Description
Forskalia tholoides is a species of hydrozoans also in the family Agalmatidae. This species is similar in appearance to Forskalia edwardsi, but tends to be shorter and stouter, with a more rounded top. It is also a pelagic species found in the open ocean, and is known for its bioluminescent capabilities.
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 |
Forskaliidae
Forskaliidae
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| Genus |
Forskalia
Forskalia
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