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Cyanea barkeri

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Cyanea barkeri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Scyphozoa
Order: Semaeostomeae
Family: Cyaneidae
Genus: Cyanea
Species:
C. barkeri
Binomial name
Cyanea barkeri
Gershwin, Zeidler & Davie, 2010

Cyanea barkeri is a species of true jellyfish in the family Cyaneidae. It has been found in waters off the coast of Australia.

Etymology

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The specific epithet, barkeri, was given in honor of Paul Barker, the lifeguard supervisor of the Mackay Region in 2010, and his brother, Dave Barker.[1] The generic name, Cyanea, is derived from the Latin cyaneus, meaning "deep or dark blue in color".

Common names

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Cyanea barkeri are also known as 'snotties' or 'hair jellies'.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Gershwin, L.-A.; Zeidler, W.; Davie, P. J. F. (2010). Medusae (Cnidaria) of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 54: 47-108. Accessed via archive.org 2023-05-31.
  2. ^ Larkins, Damien; Young, Bern (7 Mar 2017). "Giant stinging jellyfish, known as 'snotties', 'hair jellies' wash up on Gold Coast beaches". ABC Gold Coast. ABC News. Retrieved 15 April 2024.