Rope Lace Weaver [Apolemia vitiazi]
Description
Apolemia vitiazi, commonly known as the Rope Lace Weaver, is a siphonophore species in the family Apolemiidae. This species is a colonial organism made up of zooids that function collectively. Its name comes from the intricate, lace-like patterns created by the arrangement of zooids along its structure. It inhabits deep sea environments, using its long tentacles to ensnare prey that comes into contact.
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 |
Apolemiidae
Apolemiidae
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| Genus |
Apolemia
Apolemia
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