Polyorchis penicillatus (Eschscholtz, 1829)
Penicillate jellyfish
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Family:  Polyorchidae ()
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific and the Arctic. Subtropical to polar.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in bays, on bottom; feeds on benthic crustaceans and demersal zooplankton (Ref. 2376)..
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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