description Ocyropsis maculata Overview
Ocyropsis maculata is a ctenophore (family Ocyropsidae) notable for using muscular lobes to swim actively, an unusual locomotion strategy among comb jellies.
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What kind of animal is Ocyropsis maculata?
Ocyropsis maculata is a ctenophore, commonly called a comb jelly. It belongs to the family Ocyropsidae.
How does Ocyropsis maculata swim?
It uses muscular lobes to swim actively through the water. This is unusual among comb jellies, which are more commonly associated with movement by rows of beating cilia.
What family does Ocyropsis maculata belong to?
It belongs to the family Ocyropsidae. The family is notable for ctenophores with prominent lobes used in active swimming and feeding.
Is Ocyropsis maculata a true jellyfish?
No. It is a ctenophore, or comb jelly, rather than a true jellyfish in the cnidarian group. Its muscular-lobe locomotion is one clue to that distinction.
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