Biology:Ganesha (ctenophore)

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Short description: Genus of comb jellies

Ganesha
Ganesha Elegans.png
Ganesha Elegans, previously denoted as Lampetia Elegans
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Ctenophora
Class: Tentaculata
Order: Ganeshida
Moser, 1908
Family: Ganeshidae
Moser, 1907
Genus: Ganesha
Moser, 1907

Ganesha is a genus of comb jellies. It is the only genus in the monotypic family Ganeshidae and the order Ganeshida. They are characterized by pair of small lobes round the mouth, and extended pharynx.[1] Two species are currently recognized: Ganesha elegans and Ganesha annamita.[2]


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