Stalked Jellyfish [Lucernaria janetae]
Description
Lucernaria janetae, also known as the Stalked Jellyfish, is a marine species that belongs to the family of Lucernariidae. It is a benthic species commonly found attached to eelgrass in the cold waters of the North Atlantic ocean. It is characterized by a bell-shaped body with a short stalk and eight arms each with clusters of tentacles. This species is unique because it does not drift like other jellyfish but rather attaches itself to substrate.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
True Jellyfish
Scyphozoa
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| Order |
Stalked Jellyfish
Stauromedusae
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| Family |
Lucernariidae
Lucernariidae
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| Genus |
Lucernaria
Lucernaria
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