White String Jellyfish [Halistemma albipictum]
Description
Halistemma albipictum, commonly known as the White String Jellyfish, is a species of siphonophore native to the Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by its long, threadlike tentacles and small, white body. It dwells within the epipelagic to mesopelagic zones of the ocean, and like other siphonophores, is bioluminescent. Its diet primarily consists of small fish and zooplankton.
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 |
Agalmatidae
Agalmatidae
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| Genus |
Halistemma
Halistemma
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