Lampea (ctenophore) explained

Lampea is a genus of ctenophores belonging to the family Lampeidae.[1]

The genus has almost cosmopolitan distribution.

Species:

Parasitism

The species Lampea pancerina is the only known parasitic comb jelly. The female lays its eggs on tunicates and its larvae (Théel larvae) were attached to Tunicates.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lampea Stechow, 1921 . www.gbif.org . 3 November 2021 . en.