Periphylla capensis [Periphylla capensis]
Description
This species is commonly found in the waters off the coast of Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. It has a deep bell with a shape similar to that of a rounded cone, and its tentacles are relatively short compared to its body. The species is known to inhabit depths of 700 to 1000 meters and displays bioluminescence.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
True Jellyfish
Scyphozoa
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| Order |
Coronate Jellyfish
Coronatae
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| Family |
Net Jellies
Periphyllidae
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| Genus |
Periphylla
Periphylla
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