Linuche aquila

Linuche aquila

Classification

Class: Scyphozoa
Order: Coronatae
Family: Linuchidae

Linuche aquila is a species of cnidarian found in the tropical and subtropical areas of the Pacific Ocean. It is very small and is commonly known as a thimble jellyfish because of its size and shape. The larvae can cause bathers to develop an itchy red rash commonly known as seabather's eruption.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

France · 3

Sources and credits

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Linuche aquila

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