Periphylla periphylla [Periphylla periphylla]
Description
Also known as the Helmet Jellyfish, this species is found in every ocean of the world, in depths ranging from 0 to 7000 meters. It is bioluminescent and can produce flashes of light. It has a bell shape with a diameter of up to 30 cm, and can have up to 12 tentacles. The body is mostly transparent, but can show a reddish-brown coloration.
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 |
Crowned Jellies
Coronidae
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| Genus |
Periphylla
Periphylla
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