Genus Chrysaora (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Scyphozoa.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Chrysaora is a genus of Scyphozoa commonly referred to as the Pacific sea nettle or simply as sea nettles.
- The species within the genus Chrysaora are found in coastal areas around the world, including the Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific.
- Chrysaora fuscescens, also known as the Pacific sea nettle, is a species within the genus Chrysaora.
- Genus Chrysaora includes species that have been responsible for human envenoming incidents, often causing severe pain and swelling.
- Several species within the genus Chrysaora are known for their large bell-shaped bodies and long, stinging tentacles.