Craterolophidae

Craterolophidae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Subphylum: Medusozoa
Class: Staurozoa
Order: Stauromedusae
Suborder: Cleistocarpida
Family: Craterolophidae
Uchida, 1929
Genus and Species
  • Craterolophus
    • Craterolophus convolvus Johnston, 1835
    • Craterolophus macrocystis von Lendenfeld, 1884

Craterolophidae is a family of cnidarians in the order Stauromedusae. They are characterized by the absence of primary tentacles[1] as well as the absence of longitudinal muscles running along the peduncle.[2] The family contains one genus and two confirmed species.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Daly; et al. (2007). "The phylum Cnidaria: A review of phylogenetic patterns and diversity 300 years after Linnaeus". Zootaxa. Magnolia Press.
  2. ↑ Hayward, P. J.; Ryland, J. S. (1991). The Marine Fauna of the British Isles and North-West Europe. 1. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0198573561.

See also

Craterolophidae at the World Register of Marine Species


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