Crown Jellyfish [Netrostoma setouchina]
Description
The Crown Jellyfish, scientifically known as Netrostoma setouchina, is a unique marine species that is often found in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, particularly near Japan. This species is characterized by its crown-like appearance, which is formed by a bell with numerous colorful tentacles that radiate from the center. The bell can reach up to 60 cm in diameter. The tentacles of the Crown Jellyfish contain stinging cells that it uses to capture its prey, typically small fish and plankton. The color of this jellyfish varies from blue, purple to pink, and it is bioluminescent.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
True Jellyfish
Scyphozoa
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| Order |
True Jellyfish
Semaeostomeae
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| Family |
Crown Jellies
Cepheidae
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| Genus |
Crown Jelly
Cephea
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