Lobed Comb Jelly [Bolinopsis infundibulum]
Description
This species is characterized by its translucent, balloon-like body with two large lobes extending outwards. It is a type of ctenophore, or comb jelly, known for their eight rows of cilia used for locomotion. They can reach a size of up to 15 cm in diameter. The Lobed Comb Jelly is a carnivore, preying on small marine animals. It is mostly found in the cold waters of the Arctic, North Atlantic, and North Pacific.
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 |
Root-Mouth Jellies
Rhizostomatidae
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| Genus |
Lobed Jellyfish
Lobonema
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