species: Coeloplana sp. 1 in Lizard Island area: all known taxa (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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

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Distinguishing features

Orange (or possibly transparent) with deep red spots all over. Found on sea star Echinaster luzonicus.

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