description Lobonemoides robustus Overview
Lobonemoides robustus is a rhizostome jellyfish in the family Lobonematidae. It occurs in Indo-Pacific waters and has been recorded along the Bay of Bengal coast, including Bangladesh, where blooms have been documented. The flattened bell may reach roughly 30 to 105 centimetres in width and bears prominent papillae, marginal lappets, and a complex network of radial and anastomosing canals. It is also among the jellyfish harvested in Southeast Asia.
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What kind of jellyfish is Lobonemoides robustus?
Lobonemoides robustus is a rhizostome jellyfish in the family Lobonematidae. It is an Indo-Pacific species associated with coastal waters.
How large can Lobonemoides robustus become?
The flattened bell has been reported at roughly 30 to 105 centimetres. The wide range reflects variation among observations and growth stages.
Where has Lobonemoides robustus been recorded?
It occurs in Indo-Pacific waters and has been recorded along the Bay of Bengal coast, including Bangladesh. Blooms have also been documented in that region.
What does a bloom of Lobonemoides robustus mean?
A bloom means that the species becomes unusually abundant in an area for a period of time. Records of blooms along the Bangladesh coast show that it can occur in large aggregations.
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