Nausithoe clausi Vanhöffen, 1892

(Fig. 6: A–D)

Nausithoe clausi Vanh ̂ffen, 1892: 3–28, pl. IV. figs 1–2.

Holotype not known, possibly not extant.

Material examined: None.

Diagnosis: medusa—hypodome with transparent umbrella.

Description: Based on original description of a single specimen. Medusa 9 mm in diameter, 5 mm of this the central disc; 2.5 mm high; smooth transparent umbrella; marginal lappets short and broad, with rounded edges; tentacles equal to bell radius; numerous gastric filaments; small round gonads; no data about statocyst.

Type locality: tropical N Pacific, E of Caroline islands (no information on depth).

Distribution: Only known from type locality.

Remarks: This species description is based on a single specimen, possibly a juvenile according to the size of the gonads. Morphology resembles N. picta and N. punctata .