Rope Siphonophore [Apolemia rubriversa]
Description
Apolemia rubriversa, also known as the Rope Siphonophore, is a species of siphonophore found in the deep sea. It is named for its long, rope-like structure, which is actually a colony of individual zooids working together. The species is known for its bioluminescent properties, which it uses to attract prey. The Rope Siphonophore is a predator, using its long tentacles to catch and ensnare its food.
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 |
Physophoridae
Physophoridae
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| Genus |
Apolemia
Apolemia
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