description Atorella subglobosa Overview
Atorella subglobosa is a species of crown jellyfish in the family Atorellidae and the order Coronatae. It was described by Ernst Vanhöffen in 1902 from material collected in marine waters near Indonesia during the Siboga expedition. The species belongs to a small genus of coronate jellyfishes and is distinguished by its taxonomic placement rather than by a commonly used vernacular name. It is chiefly relevant to marine invertebrate taxonomy and biodiversity.
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Who described Atorella subglobosa?
Ernst Vanhöffen described Atorella subglobosa in 1902. The material came from marine waters near Indonesia during the Siboga expedition.
What family does Atorella subglobosa belong to?
Atorella subglobosa is a crown jellyfish in the family Atorellidae. It also belongs to the order Coronatae, a group known for crown-like grooves around the bell.
Where was Atorella subglobosa collected?
The species was described from material collected near Indonesia during the Siboga expedition. It is a marine jellyfish associated with the small genus Atorella.
Is Atorella subglobosa a true jellyfish or a comb jelly?
It is a true jellyfish, specifically a crown jellyfish. Comb jellies are ctenophores, while Atorella subglobosa belongs to the cnidarian jellyfish lineage.
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