Madagascar Freshwater Jellyfish [Limnocnida madagascariensis]
Description
Limnocnida madagascariensis is a species of hydrozoan found in the inland waters of Madagascar. This species is notable for its ability to survive in fresh, brackish, and marine waters. It has a dome-shaped umbrella with numerous, long tentacles and reaches a size of about 2 cm in diameter.
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 |
Limnocnida
Limnocnida
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