Cyanea versicolor [Cyanea versicolor]
Description
This species is known for its striking, colorful look—often with variations in hue that can make it stand out against darker water. Divers may see it drifting slowly, its bell and tentacles moving gently with the current, creating a mesmerizing, almost lantern-like effect.
Where To See Cyanea versicolor
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Jellyfish and their relatives
Medusozoa
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| Order |
Cup Animals
Scyphozoa
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| Family |
Jellyfish (disc jellyfish)
Discomedusae
|
| Genus |
Semaeostome Jellyfish
Semaeostomeae
|
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