Agalmatidae [Agalmatidae]

Description

Agalmatidae is a family of siphonophores that includes species like Agalma okenii. Members of this family are characterized by their elongated, transparent bodies and the presence of numerous swimming bells that propel them through the water. They are deep-sea dwellers, often found at depths where sunlight does not penetrate. Their diet mainly consists of small crustaceans and other tiny marine organisms, which they capture using their tentacles.

Genera
Agalma
Agalma [Agalma]
View Details
Athorybia
Athorybia [Athorybia]
View Details
Halistemma
Halistemma [Halistemma]
View Details
Lychnagalma
Lychnagalma [Lychnagalma]
View Details
Marrus
Marrus [Marrus]
View Details
Octophialucium
Octophialucium [Octophialucium]
View Details
Sphaeronectes
Sphaeronectes [Sphaeronectes]
View Details
Stephalia
Stephalia [Stephalia]
View Details
Taxophiala
Taxophiala [Taxophiala]
View Details
Statistics
  • Genera 9