Coeloplana sp. 1
©Anne Hoggett: Two benthic ctenophores, Coeloplana sp. 1, on seastar Echinaster luzonicus at Lizard Island, about 20 metres depth on soft bottom away from base of reef slope.
©Anne Hoggett: Benthic ctenophores, Coeloplana sp. 1, on seastar Echinaster luzonicus at Lizard Island.
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Ctenophora
Class
Tentaculata
Order
Platyctenida
Family
Coeloplanidae
Genus
Coeloplana
Species
Coeloplana sp. 1
Colours
Distinguishing features
Orange (or possibly transparent) with deep red spots all over. Found on sea star Echinaster luzonicus.
Size
- Size data has not been obtained.
Synonyms
Similar taxa
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Animalia:
species: Coeloplana astericola
is also found on Echinaster luzonicus but colour is different - white with red spots or blotches. It's possible that Coeloplana sp. 1 is a colour morph of Coeloplana astericola.
