Merchant-Cap
Periphylla periphylla
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2900 m
- Max size: 35 cm
A deep red bell shaped jelly that grows to about thirty five centimetres and lives in deep water down to nearly three thousand metres. Small crustaceans shelter inside and on it, with amphipods riding along and sea spiders clinging to its bell as it makes its nightly climb toward the surface.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Scyphozoa › Coronatae › Periphyllidae › Periphylla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 135294.
FAQ
- How deep does the Merchant-Cap live?
- The Merchant-Cap (Periphylla periphylla) is typically found at 0–2900 m.
- How big does the Merchant-Cap get?
- The Merchant-Cap grows to about 35 cm.