Northern Lychnagalma [Lychnagalma europa]
Description
The Lychnagalma europa, or Northern Lychnagalma, is a species found in the Arctic Ocean. Just like its Antarctic counterpart, this species is also bioluminescent and uses its light production for various purposes. The Northern Lychnagalma has a bell-shaped body but is slightly larger, with a diameter of up to 2 cm. Its tentacles are shorter than those of the Antarctic Jellyfish and have a different coloration, often appearing in shades of blue or purple.
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 |
Agalmatidae
Agalmatidae
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| Genus |
Lychnagalma
Lychnagalma
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