Gerongia [Gerongia]

Gerongia
Description

Gerongia is a genus within the Alatinidae family, distinguished by its unique morphological features among box jellies. While detailed information on Gerongia is more limited, these jellyfish share the characteristic cube-shaped bell and venomous tentacles of their family, used to capture prey. The ecological roles and specific behaviors of Gerongia species are less documented, reflecting the ongoing need for research into this genus and its marine life interactions.

Species
Bushy Sea Cucumber
Bushy Sea Cucumber [Gerongia ramosa]
View Details
Furry Sea Cucumber
Furry Sea Cucumber [Gerongia rigida]
View Details
Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class Box Jellyfish and Sea Wasps
Cubozoa
Order Box jellyfishes
Carybdeida
Family Alatinidae
Alatinidae
Statistics
  • Species 2