Spaghetti Monster [Bathyphysa sibogae]
Description
Bathyphysa sibogae, commonly known as the Spaghetti Monster, is a deep sea siphonophore that resembles a mass of long, thin strands, much like spaghetti. It typically dwells at depths of 600 to 1200 meters. Despite its peculiar appearance, it is actually a colony of specialized individuals working together as one. It is named after the Siboga expedition, during which it was first discovered.
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 |
Bathyphysa
Bathyphysa
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