True Jellyfish [Semaeostomeae]
Description
This order contains some of the most commonly recognized types of jellyfish, including the moon jelly and the lion's mane jelly. They are characterized by their large, rounded bells and trailing tentacles.
Families
Northern Sea Nettles [Cyaneidae]
View DetailsCommon Sea Nettles [Pelagiidae]
View DetailsCrown Jellies [Cepheidae]
View DetailsRoot-Mouth Jellies [Rhizostomatidae]
View DetailsBlubber Jellies [Catostylidae]
View DetailsHair Jellies [Drymonematidae]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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Class |
True Jellyfish
Scyphozoa
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Statistics
- Families 6