Therefore, it was important in the present study to make detailed comparisons between the present specimens and the larval as well as adult forms of previously known ctenophores. Thus, the author's efforts were especially concentrated on proving that the present specimens do not represent a larval form of any known species, as discussed below. Results of the comparisons, together with some other features seemingly unique to the present specimens led the author to the conclusion that these specimens represent a new species, to be accommodated in a new genus and family. Possibly it should even be placed in a new order intermediate between Cidippida and Lobata. Descriptive part Lobatolampeidae fam.
Comb rows short.
Oral lobes without auricles but with ctenes at site of presumptive auricles. Subpharyngeal meridional canals short, ending blind orally and containing C-shaped gonads in the distal portion. Short perradial canals and blind paragastric canals present. Secondary tentacles with lateral filaments. Lobatolampea tetragona spec.