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Scientific Name: Beroe cucumis Fabricius, 1780
English Name: Melon comb jelly, Pink slipper comb jelly
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known
Photo: GBIF
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Ctenophora
Class: Nuda
Order: Beroida
Family: Beroidae
Description:
Beroe cucumis is a moderately sized, sack-shaped comb jelly. Its transparent color allows for a see-through appearance. The jelly moves through the water using eight longitudinal combs, contributing to the characteristic shimmering appearance typical of comb jellies (ctenophores). These combs are composed of transverse rows of hairs that rhythmically beat in waves downward, creating the shimmering effect. Notably, the plates of these combs exhibit phosphorescence during nighttime, adding to the visual allure of the organism.
Environment:
Marine
Comments:
Larval Stage of Jelyfish
Main References:
Kabir SMH, Ahmad M, Ahmed ATA, Rahman AKA, Haque EU, Ahmed ZU, Begum ZNT, Hassan MA, Khondker M (eds.). 2008 Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 14. Protozoa - Gastrotricha. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka. 335 pp.
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