Eight-armed Jellyfish [Halocordyle]

Eight-armed Jellyfish
Description

The genus Halocordyle consists of marine jellyfish known for their unique structure featuring eight arms. These creatures are distinguished by their delicate, transparent bodies and the presence of nematocysts on their tentacles, which they use for capturing prey. Typically found in shallow coastal waters, members of the Halocordyle genus are an important part of their ecosystems, serving as both predators and prey within their marine communities.

Species
Common Octopus
Common Octopus [Octopus vulgaris]
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Mimic Octopus
Mimic Octopus [Thaumoctopus mimicus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class Stalked Jellyfish
Staurozoa
Order Stalked Jellyfish
Stauromedusae
Family Lucernariidae
Lucernariidae
Statistics
  • Species 2