MBARI (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute) | Siphonophores are delicate and dazzling cousins of jellies @MBARIvideo | Uploaded June 2023 | Updated October 2024, 19 hours ago.
Siphonophores (pronounced “sigh-fawn-oh-fours”) are colonial creatures made up of specialized segments that work together as one. This intricate gelatinous animal is the rare physonect siphonophore, Lychnagalma utricularia. These unusual creatures are too fragile to survive traditional collection methods—they completely fall to pieces in nets. Scientists are just beginning to learn more about these dazzling deep-sea denizens using remotely operated vehicles that allow us to carefully observe them in their natural habitat.
We are excited to showcase their breathtaking beauty on Google Arts and Culture. Meet this fascinating group of animals and learn about the previously unknown species we've uncovered in 34 years of deep-sea exploration: mbari.co/MeetSiphonophores
Siphonophores (pronounced “sigh-fawn-oh-fours”) are colonial creatures made up of specialized segments that work together as one. This intricate gelatinous animal is the rare physonect siphonophore, Lychnagalma utricularia. These unusual creatures are too fragile to survive traditional collection methods—they completely fall to pieces in nets. Scientists are just beginning to learn more about these dazzling deep-sea denizens using remotely operated vehicles that allow us to carefully observe them in their natural habitat.
We are excited to showcase their breathtaking beauty on Google Arts and Culture. Meet this fascinating group of animals and learn about the previously unknown species we've uncovered in 34 years of deep-sea exploration: mbari.co/MeetSiphonophores
