Genus of jellyfishes
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[ [update]], WoRMS recognizes two species within the genus:
References.
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