Hyperia galba (Montagu, 1813)
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Family:  Hyperiidae (hyperiids)
Max. size: 
Environment:  host; marine; depth range 85 - 1000 m
Distribution:  Arctic, Northern Pacific, Atlantic Ocean and Western Indian Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Pelagic (Ref. 117453). Parasite of Cassiopea andromeda (Ref. 3088) and Cyanea capillata (Ref. 3096) and a possible commensal of Aurelia aurita (Ref. 3088).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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