How to Identify Rhizostomatidae
Rhizostomatidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Rhizostomeae, class Scyphozoa. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Rhizostomatidae Species
Rhopilema nomadica Galil, Spanier & Ferguson, 1990
Rhopilema nomadica Galil, Spanier & Ferguson, 1990
Rhopilema nomadica, the nomad jellyfish, is an invasive large jellyfish native t…
Rhizostoma pulmo (Macri, 1778)
Rhizostoma pulmo (Macri, 1778)
Rhizostoma pulmo, the barrel jellyfish, is a large moderately venomous scyphomed…
Rhizostoma octopus (Gmelin, 1791)
Rhizostoma octopus (Gmelin, 1791)
Rhizostoma octopus is a marine jellyfish found in northeastern Atlantic waters, …
Rhopilema verrilli (Fewkes, 1887)
Rhopilema verrilli (Fewkes, 1887)
Rhopilema verrilli is a species of scyphozoan mushroom jellyfish found in the we…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Rhizostomatidae?
Rhizostomatidae animals belong to the Rhizostomeae order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 6 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 Rhizostomatidae?
Rhizostomatidae is classified in the order Rhizostomeae, class Scyphozoa, phylum Cnidaria. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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