Paraphyllina is a genus of Crown jellyfish jellyfish. It is the only genus in the Monotypic taxon family Paraphyllinidae, and includes three species.
Characteristics
Members of this family differ from members of
Periphyllidae in having the four
Rhopalium (sensory organs) located on the bell margin on the radii, as opposed to between the radii.
Species
The World Register of Marine Species lists the following species:-
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Paraphyllina kubanci Artüz, 2023
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Paraphyllina intermedia Maas, 1903
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Paraphyllina ransoni Russell, 1956
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Paraphyllina rubra Neppi, 1915