[6] These jellyfish swim in jerks by contracting their circular and radial muscles, which decreases the volume of water enclosed under the bell, before relaxing them again and repeating the sequence.

Their life cycle progresses from planula to scyphistoma to podocyst to strobila to ephyra, culminating finally in the medusa stage.

[10][4] Catostylidae was first mentioned in 1883[11] by Carl Claus is his book Untersuchungen über die Organisation und Entwicklung der Medusen.

Additionally, light-sensing behavior seems prevalent among them lacking eyes, indicating that their ancestors likely possessed scattered photoreceptor cells with light-detecting capabilities.

[13] In numerous ancient Chinese cultures, Catostylidae jellyfish have served as a great food source.

They offer minimal carbohydrates and saturated fats in their composition, creating an alternative to traditional proteins.

Limited information exists regarding all species within the Catostylidae family, primarily because some inhabit deep ocean environment, making them challenging to access for study.