Rhopilema verrilli, the mushroom cap jellyfish, is a species of jellyfish in the family Rhizostomatidae. They are cnidarian invertebrates distinguished by their mushroom-shaped medusae. The species does not have any tentacles; however, they still have stinging cells, called nematocysts, within their bells, which can produce mild stings to humans.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Mushroom Jelly being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Lychnorhiza lucerna
- Rhizostoma luteum
- Rhopilema hispidum
- Rhopilema nomadica
- Rhizostoma octopus
- Stomolophus meleagris
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Cnidaria
- Class
- Scyphozoa
- Order
- Rhizostomeae
- Family
- Rhizostomatidae
- Genus
- Rhopilema
- Species
- Rhopilema verrilli
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