Kishinouyea [Kishinouyea]
Description
Kishinouyea is a genus within the Lucernariidae family, known for its unique species that inhabit various marine environments. These stalked jellyfish have a distinctive appearance, with a bell that can extend to form a deep, sac-like structure and arms that may branch out extensively. They are primarily benthic, preferring to attach themselves to rocky or sandy substrates in shallow waters. Kishinouyea species are adept at capturing small prey with their tentacles, playing a crucial role in the marine food web by controlling populations of smaller organisms.
Species

Corla's Jellyfish [Kishinouyea corbini]
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Southern Australian Jellyfish [Kishinouyea southerni]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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Class |
True Jellyfish
Scyphozoa
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Order |
Stalked Jellyfish
Stauromedusae
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Family |
Lucernariidae
Lucernariidae
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Statistics
- Species 2