White-Spotted Jellyfish [Phyllorhiza punctata]
Description
The White-Spotted Jellyfish, originally from the Pacific Ocean, is now found in oceans worldwide. It primarily feeds on plankton and can grow up to 50 cm in diameter. This species is easily recognized by the large, semi-transparent, rounded bell covered in white spots. Its behavior includes living in both the open sea and near the coast, often in large swarms.
Taxonomy
| 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 |
Lucernariidae
Lucernariidae
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| Genus |
Tube-dwelling Jellyfish
Calvadosia
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