| 词条 | Eupilema inexpectata |
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| image = Root-mouthed jellyfish at Long Beach DSC00505.JPG | image_caption = At Long Beach, Simon's Town, South Africa | taxon = Eupilema inexpectata | authority = Pages, Gili & Bouillon, 1992[1] }} The root-mouthed jellyfish (Eupilema inexpectata) is a species of cnidarian, a jellyfish in the small family Rhizostomatidae. It is the only member of the genus Eupilema. DescriptionThis large jellyfish grows up to more than {{cvt|1|m}} in diameter. It has a smooth-surfaced bell with no tentacles. Its large manubrium (mouth) has many microscopic holes which extend directly into the gut.[2] DistributionThis jellyfish is found around the whole South African coast from the surface to at least {{cvt|35|m}} underwater. EcologyThis is a large jellyfish which feeds on microscopic prey. It is often seen with small fish, which use its bulk to hide from predators. References1. ^http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=289937 accessed 6 August 2013 {{Commons Category|Eupilema inexpectata}}{{Taxonbar|from=Q2212270}}2. ^Branch, G.M., Branch, M.L, Griffiths, C.L. and Beckley, L.E. 2010. Two Oceans: a guide to the marine life of southern Africa. {{ISBN|978-1-77007-772-0}}. 3 : Monotypic animal genera|Rhizostomatidae|Animals described in 1992 |
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