Southern Australian Jellyfish [Kishinouyea southerni]
Description
Kishinouyea southerni, or the Southern Australian Jellyfish, is a species of jellyfish from the Ulmaridae family. It is native to the southern coast of Australia. The bell of this species can grow up to 15 cm in diameter. It is characterized by its translucent bell with a blue or purple hue, and long, slender tentacles. It primarily feeds on small fish and plankton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
True Jellyfish
Scyphozoa
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| Order |
Stalked Jellyfish
Stauromedusae
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| Family |
Lucernariidae
Lucernariidae
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| Genus |
Kishinouyea
Kishinouyea
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