| Ulmaridae (), subfamily: Aureliinae |
| 50 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 1250 m |
| Circumglobal. This species is widespread in all the seas of the sphere, from the equator to the poles. Subtropical to polar. |
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Maximum diameter: 50 cm (Ref. 358); Height, from 10 to 12.5 cm; diameter, being able to reach 40 to 50 cm (Ref. 363). Plane sunshade; comprising very many tentacles courts with the periphery. One counts 4 oral arms; and 4 sexual organs; of annular form or in the horseshoe shape very many radiate channels. Coloring: generally translucent, with slightly pink reflections, blue or purple; the sexual organs are more clearly colored red or pink (Ref. 358). |
| This species is being eaten by predators because of its high fatty acid content (Ref. 122155). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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