Crambione
Crambione is a genus of jellyfish in the family Olindiidae. The genus is a group of small, transparent, and often brightly colored jellyfish. They are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.
Common Names
Common names for species of Crambione include:
- Flower Hat Jellyfish
- Crown Jellyfish
- Upside-Down Jellyfish
Characteristics
Species of Crambione are characterized by their:
- Bell shape: They have a bell-shaped body that is often flattened and can range in size from a few centimeters to several inches in diameter.
- Coloration: They are typically transparent or translucent, often with bright colors, such as red, orange, or yellow, distributed in patches or rings on their bell.
- Tentacles: They have numerous short, thin tentacles around the margin of their bell, which they use to capture prey.
- Mouth: They have a single mouth located in the center of their underside, surrounded by four oral arms.
- Polyp stage: Like other jellyfish, they have a polyp stage, a sessile stage in their life cycle, attached to a substrate.
Environments
Species of Crambione are typically found in:
- Coastal waters: They are often found in shallow, coastal waters, such as bays, estuaries, and lagoons.
- Warm temperatures: They prefer warm, tropical and subtropical waters.
- Planktonic communities: They are part of the plankton, drifting with the currents and feeding on small organisms in the water column.
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