(Hitra - Sør-Trøndelag / 5 meters / 12.01.2007)

Phylum: Cnidaria

Class: Scyphozoa

Order: Stauromedusae

Family: Lucernariidae

Scientific name: Lucernaria quadricornis

 

Norwegian: -

Distribution: It is common along the entire Norwegian coast. It is usually found in the tidal zone, attached to algae, but has been observed as deep as 80 meters.

Characteristics: L. quadricornis starts its life as a larvae on the bottom, until it raise and take the characteristic goblet shape. It can move by moving its stem or even let go and walk on its "hands". It is the only eight-armed Stauromedusae in Norwegian waters with the arms organized in pairs. It is usually light yellow or almost white. Green or brown individuals have been observed too. It may reach a length of 7 cm.

All pictures: