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]
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Common Sea Nettles [Pelagiidae]
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Crown Jellies [Cepheidae]
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Root-Mouth Jellies [Rhizostomatidae]
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Blubber Jellies [Catostylidae]
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Hair Jellies [Drymonematidae]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class True Jellyfish
Scyphozoa
Statistics
  • Families 6