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Comb Jellies - Photo (c) Marine Explorer (Dr John Turnbull), some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA) CC
Comb Jellies (Phylum Ctenophora) Info
Ctenophora (/tɪˈnɒfərə/; singular ctenophore, /ˈtɛnəfɔːr/ or /ˈtiːnəfɔːr/; from the Greek κτείς kteis 'comb' and φέρω pherō 'carry'; commonly known as comb jellies) is a phylum of invertebrate animals that live in marine waters worldwide. They are notable for the groups of cilia they use for swimming (commonly referred to as "combs"), and they are the largest animals that swim by means of cilia. Depending on the species, adult ctenophores range from a few millim (Wikipedia)
Ctenophora - Photo (c) Jakob Fahr, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jakob Fahr CC
Genus Ctenophora Info
Ctenophora is a genus of true crane flies. The species are large (about 20 mm long, with 25-mm wingspans), shiny black craneflies with large yellow, orange, or red markings to mimic wasps. Males have comb-like antennae. The larvae are saproxylic. The species are confined to old deciduous forests, orchards, and other habitats with continuity of the presence of dying and fallen trees. Ctenophora species are important bioindicators. (Wikipedia)
Ctenophora festiva - Photo (c) Ryszard Orzechowski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ryszard Orzechowski CC
Ctenophora festiva Info
Ctenophora festiva is a true crane fly species in the genus Ctenophora. It is found in Europe. (Wikipedia)
Ctenophora ornata - Photo (c) Trixie Hürkamp, all rights reserved, uploaded by Trixie Hürkamp C
Ctenophora ornata Info
Ctenophora ornata is a true crane fly species in the genus Ctenophora. (Wikipedia)
Ctenophora elegans - Photo (c) gentoo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) CC
Ctenophora elegans Info
Ctenophora elegans is a true crane fly species in the genus Ctenophora. It is found in Europe. (Wikipedia)
Ctenophora nubecula - Photo (c) Bill Keim, some rights reserved (CC BY) CC
Ctenophora nubecula Info
Ctenophora nubecula is a species of large crane fly in the family Tipulidae. (Wikipedia)