- Source: Deepstaria
Deepstaria is a genus of jellyfish known for their thin, sheet-like bodies. The genus is named after the Deep Star 4000, which collected the holotype of the type species, D. enigmatica.
Description
Characteristic features of this genus include: a large, thin umbrella, lack of tentacles, and long oral arms. Due to lack of tentacles and large size, Deepstaria captures prey by encapsulating the prey with its whole body.
Species list
As of 2017, WoRMS recognizes two species within the genus:
Deepstaria enigmatica Russell, 1967
Deepstaria reticulum Larson, Madin & Harbison, 1988
References
External links
Video of Deepstaria from an EV Nautilus expedition.
