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Bathyctena chuni is a marine comb jelly, or ctenophore, in the family Bathyctenidae and order Cydippida. Moser described it in 1909 under the name Mertensia chuni, and World Register of Marine Species currently treats Bathyctena chuni as the accepted combination. Its type records came from deep water southwest of the Kerguelen Islands and west of the Cape Verde Islands, at reported depths of about 2700 and 3000 metres.
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What is Bathyctena chuni?
Bathyctena chuni is a marine comb jelly, or ctenophore. It belongs to the family Bathyctenidae and the order Cydippida.
What was Bathyctena chuni originally called?
Moser described the species in 1909 under the name Mertensia chuni. World Register of Marine Species currently treats Bathyctena chuni as the accepted combination.
Is Bathyctena chuni a jellyfish or a comb jelly?
It is a comb jelly rather than a true jellyfish. Ctenophores are known for rows of ciliary combs used for movement.
Where is Bathyctena chuni found?
Its type records are associated with marine specimens, but the supplied classification does not establish a single modern range. Its accepted scientific name is Bathyctena chuni.
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