Rhizophysidae

Rhizophysidae is a family of siphonophores in the suborder Cystonectae. It includes Bathyphysa conifera, sometimes called the "flying spaghetti monster".

species of cnidarian

Rhizophysa is a genus of cnidarians belonging to the family Rhizophysidae.

Bathyphysa is a genus of hydrozoan siphonophores within the family Rhizophysidae. It has 3 species: Bathyphysa conifera, Bathyphysa Sibogae, and Bathyphysa japonica. This genus is composed of colonial organisms that consist of specialized zooids and are characterized by an elongated body, lack of swimming bells, and the presence of a gas filled float chamber (pneumatophore). The Bathyphysa species encompass the deep ocean waters and are primarily bathypelagic predators. They typically prey on zooplankton and nekton using tentacles that bear nematocysts for capturing purposes.

species of cnidarian