Haliclystus californiensis [Haliclystus californiensis]
Description
Divers may encounter Haliclystus californiensis as a stalked jelly anchored to rocks, where it extends its tentacles into the current. Its tentacles often form a lacy, fringed display that can look like a small, underwater chandelier. As water moves, it subtly sways, making it a captivating sight for divers exploring rocky habitats.
Where To See Haliclystus californiensis
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Stalked Jellyfish
Staurozoa
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| Order |
Stalked Jellyfishes
Stauromedusae
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| Family |
Haliclystid
Haliclystidae
|
| Genus |
Trumpet Stalked Jellyfish
Haliclystus
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