description Beroe gracilis Overview
Beroe gracilis is a marine ctenophore, or comb jelly, in the family Beroidae. It is a translucent, elongated species that can reach about four centimetres and, like other members of Beroe, lacks tentacles. It captures other ctenophores by opening its mouth widely and drawing them into its pharynx, making it relevant to studies of predation and food-web interactions among gelatinous plankton.
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What is Beroe gracilis?
Beroe gracilis is a marine ctenophore, commonly called a comb jelly. It belongs to the family Beroidae.
How large can Beroe gracilis become?
Beroe gracilis can reach about four centimetres in length. It is translucent and elongated, which can make it hard to see in seawater.
Does Beroe gracilis have tentacles?
No. Like other members of the genus Beroe, it lacks tentacles and captures prey by opening its mouth widely.
What does Beroe gracilis eat?
It captures other ctenophores, or comb jellies. The animal opens its mouth widely and draws prey into its body rather than using tentacles.
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