''Cyanea purpurea'' is a species of

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in the family

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. The generic name, ''Cyanea'', is derived from the

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, meaning "deep or dark blue in color". The

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, ''purpurea'', is derived from the Latin , meaning "purple", in reference to its violet color.

Description

''Cyanea purpurea'' has a disc-shaped bell around in diameter. The bell has a violet color. The margin of the bell consists of 16 broad lobes. Its tentacles are grouped into eight tracts. The oral arms of the species are a reddish color.

References

Taxa named by Kamakichi Kishinouye Animals described in 1910 Cyaneidae {{Medusozoa-stub