description Acromitus flagellatus Overview
Acromitus flagellatus is a scyphozoan jellyfish in the family Catostylidae, native to parts of the Indo-Pacific. Its bell can be marked with uneven dark spots, while its eight oral arms extend below the bell and end in long flagella, the feature reflected in its species name. The medusa may be white, gray, pink, or translucent, and published descriptions report a slow swimming motion.
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What is Acromitus flagellatus?
Acromitus flagellatus is a scyphozoan jellyfish in the family Catostylidae. It is native to parts of the Indo-Pacific.
Why is Acromitus flagellatus called flagellatus?
The species name refers to the long flagella at the ends of its eight oral arms. These structures extend below the bell and are a notable feature of the animal.
What does Acromitus flagellatus look like?
Its bell can have uneven dark spots, and eight oral arms hang beneath the bell. The arms terminate in long flagella, which help distinguish the species.
How many oral arms does Acromitus flagellatus have?
The species has eight oral arms. Each arm extends below the bell and ends in long flagella.
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