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