Bathyphysa conifera
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Bathyphysa conifera, sometimes called the flying spaghetti monster, is a bathypelagic species of siphonophore in the family Rhizophysidae. Sightings have been documented all over the world, but it onl
Bathyphysa conifera
Close-up of B. conifera
Zooid
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A zooid or zoöid is an animal that is part of a colonial animal. This lifestyle has been adopted by animals from separate unrelated taxa. Zooids are multicellular; their structure is similar to that o
Bathyphysa conifera
…Caribbean Sea. Its common name comes from a satirical deity of the same name after its apparent resemblance. It is a colonial species, having multiple zooids that together comprise a single unit. Each zooid has a specialized function; some help with feeding, some with swimming, reproduction, etc. Including…
Pyrosoma atlanticum, a tunicate, is a colony of zooids