Ocyropsis

Ocyropsis, a genus within the comb jelly phylum Ctenophora, belonging to the family of Ocyropsidae, are characterized by their prominent muscular lobes and four auricles. These pale, translucent organisms inhabit a wide range of oceanic environments, from warm tropical waters to the cold depths. Unlike many other ctenophores, which are relatively slow-moving, Ocyropsis species are agile predators, utilizing their powerful lobes for rapid propulsion. Additionally, they possess the ability to secrete bioluminescent mucus, a defense mechanism that can disorient and deter potential threats. To capture prey, Ocyropsis employ their muscular lobes to seize and manipulate food items, subsequently transferring them to their prehensile mouths for ingestion.

== Distribution == thumb|Unknown larval fish swimming around lobes and auricles of Ocyropsis thumb|Pelagic ctenophores — (a) Beroe ovata, (b) unidentified cydippid, (c) "Tortugas Red" cydippid, (d) [[Bathocyroe fosteri, (e) Mnemiopsis leidyi, and (f) Ocyropsis sp.|446x446px]] thumb|Ocyropsis fusca