genus
Genus (; : genera ) is a taxonomic rank above species and below family (taxonomy), family as used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In bino ...
of jellyfish in the
family
Family (from ) is a Social group, group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or Affinity (law), affinity (by marriage or other relationship). It forms the basis for social order. Ideally, families offer predictabili ...
Catostylidae
Catostylidae is a family of jellyfish, their common name is fat-armed jellies. Members of this family are characterized by their thick, sausage-like oral arms. Members of the family Catostylidae are small marine jellyfish with domed bells. The ei ...
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Species
The following species are recognized in the genus Catostylus.''Catostylus'' World Register of Marine Species, accessed 2014-01-29
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Catostylus cruciatus
''Catostylus'' is a genus of jellyfish in the Family (biology), family Catostylidae.
Species
The following species are recognized in the genus Catostylus.Catostylus mosaicus
''Catostylus mosaicus'' is also known as the jelly blubber or blue blubber jellyfish. The jelly blubber is distinguishable by its colour, which ranges from light blue to a dark blue or purple, and its large (250-300mm), rounded bell which pulses ...
Catostylus ouwensi
''Catostylus'' is a genus of jellyfish in the family Catostylidae.
Species
The following species are recognized in the genus Catostylus.Catostylus perezi'' (Ranson, 1945)
*'' Catostylus tagi'' (Haeckel, 1869)
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Catostylus townsendi
''Catostylus townsendi'' or Marble Jelly is a species of jellyfish in the family Catostylidae. The species can be found off the coast of Borneo, and members can reach a maximum length of 10 centimeters.
References
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