How to Identify Pleurobrachiidae
Pleurobrachiidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Cydippida, class Tentaculata. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Pleurobrachiidae Species
Pleurobrachia pileus (O.F.Müller, 1776)
Pleurobrachia pileus (O.F.Müller, 1776)
Pleurobrachia pileus is a small, iridescent pelagic comb jelly found in Atlantic…
Pleurobrachia bachei A.Agassiz, 1860
Pleurobrachia bachei A.Agassiz, 1860
Pleurobrachia bachei is a planktonic North American Pacific coastal ctenophore t…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Pleurobrachiidae?
Pleurobrachiidae animals belong to the Cydippida order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 2 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Pleurobrachiidae?
Pleurobrachiidae is classified in the order Cydippida, class Tentaculata, phylum Ctenophora. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.
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