Lion’s Mane [Cyanea purpurea]
Description
Cyanea purpurea can be a showy sight underwater, with a bell that may appear purplish or reddish and long, flowing tentacles that hang like strands of sea silk. Divers often spot it gliding through cooler coastal waters, where it moves with the rhythm of the current. Its size and tentacle display make it unforgettable—just remember to admire without touching.
Where To See Lion’s Mane
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Jellyfish and their relatives
Medusozoa
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| Order |
Cup Animals
Scyphozoa
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| Family |
Jellyfish (disc jellyfish)
Discomedusae
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| Genus |
Semaeostome Jellyfish
Semaeostomeae
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