Blue Jellyfish [Cyanea lamarckii]
Description
The Blue Jellyfish is a species of jellyfish that can be found in the northern Atlantic Ocean and the seas of western Europe. It is similar in appearance to the Lion's Mane Jellyfish, but is typically smaller and its tentacles are more tightly packed. It has a blue or light purple tint. This species is known to inhabit waters of various temperatures.
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 |
Hair Jellies
Drymonematidae
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| Genus |
Hair Jellies
Drymonema
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