Ghost jellyfish [Olindioides spectralis]
Description
The Ghost jellyfish is a rare species that is found in the deep waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It is known for its ghost-like appearance, with a translucent umbrella and long, thin tentacles. It is a solitary species that lives in the deep sea, feeding on small fish and other marine organisms. The Ghost jellyfish is easily identified by its large size, often reaching over a meter in diameter, and its ghost-like appearance.
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 |
Limnomedusae
Limnomedusae
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| Family |
Limnomedusae
Limnomedusae
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| Genus |
Olindioides
Olindioides
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