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