Flower Hat Jelly [Olindias]
Description
Olindias is a genus of hydrozoan in the family Kishinouyeidae, known for its visually striking species such as the flower hat jelly (Olindias formosus). These jellies are distinguished by their vibrant colors and floral patterned bell. They inhabit warm and temperate waters and are known for their painful sting. The bell can grow up to 15 cm in diameter, and they have tentacles that extend outward, which they use to capture prey. Members of this genus exhibit a complex life cycle that includes both polyp and medusa stages, typical of hydrozoans.
Species
Flower Hat Jellyfish [Olindias formosa]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Stalked Jellyfish
Staurozoa
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| Order |
Stalked Jellyfish
Stauromedusae
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| Family |
Kishinouyeidae
Kishinouyeidae
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Statistics
- Species 1