Cassiopea ndrosia [Cassiopea ndrosia]
Description
This upside-down jellyfish is a favorite for underwater photographers because it typically hangs with its bell facing downward. Look for a calm, hovering posture over sandy or muddy bottoms, where its tentacles extend to capture food particles.
Where To See Cassiopea ndrosia
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cup Animals
Scyphozoa
|
| Order |
Rhizostome Jellyfish
Rhizostomeae
|
| Family |
Cassiopeid
Cassiopeidae
|
| Genus |
Upside-down Jellyfish
Cassiopea
|
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