See text Maristella is a genus of ostracods belonging to the Myodocopida (Cypridinidae).

[2] The genus belongs to a diverse clade of Caribbean bioluminescent ostracods.

Males perform species-specific luminescent courtship displays.

[1] Other genera include Enewton, Photeros, Konickeria and Vargula.

Maristella is the only genus with lateral or diagonal luminescent courtship displays.