Two-tone Jellyfish [Cassiopea frondosa]
Description
The Two-tone Jellyfish, or Cassiopea frondosa, is a species of jellyfish found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It is characterized by its two-tone coloration, usually green and brown, which helps it blend into its surroundings. It also hosts symbiotic algae, which it relies on for nutrients.
Where To See Two-tone Jellyfish
Sipadan Drop Off
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Turtle Cavern
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
White Tip Avenue
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Coral Garden
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
South Point
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Hanifaru Bay
Baa Atoll
, Maldives
Hin Daeng
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
, Thailand
Polly Parrot
Aldabra Atoll
, Seychelles
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cup Animals
Scyphozoa
|
| Order |
Rhizostome Jellyfish
Rhizostomeae
|
| Family |
Cassiopeid
Cassiopeidae
|
| Genus |
Upside-down Jellyfish
Cassiopea
|
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