description Nausithoe punctata Overview
Nausithoe punctata is a small crown jellyfish in the family Nausithoidae and order Coronatae. The medusa has a flat, discoid bell that can reach about 1.5 centimeters, a pronounced crenate coronal groove, eight marginal tentacles, and a translucent, milky to greenish or brownish coloration. Its life cycle includes a polyp stage, and records of the polyp describe colonies living inside sponges.
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How large can Nausithoe punctata become?
The medusa can reach about 1.5 centimeters across. That makes it a small jellyfish compared with many familiar coastal species.
What type of jellyfish is Nausithoe punctata?
Nausithoe punctata is a crown jellyfish in the family Nausithoidae and order Coronatae. Its medusa has a flat, discoid bell.
How many marginal tentacles does Nausithoe punctata have?
The medusa has eight marginal tentacles. It also has a pronounced crenate coronal groove around its bell.
What color is Nausithoe punctata?
Its body is described as translucent, with milky, greenish, or brownish tones. The flat bell and coronal groove are useful features when distinguishing it from other small jellyfish.
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