Pacific Lychnagalma [Lychnagalma zachaeus]
Description
Lychnagalma zachaeus, known as the Pacific Lychnagalma, is a species found in the Pacific Ocean. This species exhibits similar characteristics to its Arctic and Antarctic counterparts, including a bell-shaped body, bioluminescence, and tentacles for capturing prey. However, the Pacific Lychnagalma is known for its distinctive red coloration, which differentiates it from other species in the Lychnagalma genus.
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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