Organism | : | Comb Jelly Ctenophore |
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Species | : | Beroe ovata |
Description | : | These ctenophores measure 20 cm (Leucothea multicornis) and 10 cm (Beroe ovata). Each has the 8 rows of ciliated comb plates characteristic of ctenophores. Along with cnidarians and sponges, they are the oldest animals in the world. Photo : C. and N. Sardet |
Project | : | The Plankton Chronicles |
Website | : | http://www.planktonchronicles.org |