• Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Ctenophora
  • Class: Tentaculata
  • Order: Lobata
  • Family: Bolinopsidae
  • Scientific name: Bolinopsis infundibulum
  • Norwegian: lobemanet

B. infundibulum may be confused with M. leidyi. The most distinct difference is the position of the oral lobes (2) relative to the balance organ (statocyst) (1).

Characteristics:

The pear shaped body is transparent. Maximum length is 16 cm. It swims in the mouth's direction, guiding food directly into the digestion system.

Habitat:

Can be found on any depth and location where current may bring it.

Distribution:

It is common in the entire North Atlantic Ocean, including the coastal waters of North Europe.