Superfamily KAMPYLOMYARIAE Stiasny, 1921
DRAFT RECORD
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Introduction
The superfamily Kampylomyariae comprises the sinlge family Cassiopeidae, or as they are commonly known the upside-down jellyfish. They are well represented in Australian waters. They have subumbrellar muscles which are in feather-like arcs, and they usually sit upside-down on the substrate, gently pulsating.
Diagnosis
Kolpophorae with subumbrellar muscles in feather-like arcs. Radial canals usually about twice as many as rhopalia (more or less than 32). Without or with faintly indicated ring canal. With four completely separated subgenital cavities. Subgenital ostia small, round. Stomach circular. Arm disk octagonal, with four primary canals.
Diagnosis References
Kramp, P.L. 1961. Synopsis of the medusae of the world. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 40: 1-469 [348]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
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| 13-Aug-2013 | MODIFIED |