Southern Jellynose [Myrioglobula helenae]
Description
The Southern Jellynose, or Myrioglobula helenae, is a deep-sea fish species that inhabits the Southern Atlantic Ocean. It has a gelatinous body and a short, blunt snout. The Southern Jellynose lives in depths of up to 2500 meters and is known to be a benthopelagic species. This species has a unique ability to change its color according to its environment, which aids in its survival in the deep sea.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Oweniida
Oweniida
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| Family |
Oweniids
Oweniidae
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| Genus |
Myrioglobula
Myrioglobula
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